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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,278.13, 94,238.91 and 44,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,278.13, 94,238.91 and 44,363.28 is: 61,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,278.13 : 94,238.91 = 44,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,278.13/94,238.91 = 44,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,278.13x = 94,238.91 × 44,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,278.13x = 4,180,747,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,747,151.22/68,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,231.13

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