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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,279.57, 94,172.39 and 44,413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,279.57, 94,172.39 and 44,413.87 is: 61,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,279.57 : 94,172.39 = 44,413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,279.57/94,172.39 = 44,413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,279.57x = 94,172.39 × 44,413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,279.57x = 4,182,560,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,560,287.05/68,279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,256.39

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