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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,288.38, 94,253.09 and 44,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,288.38, 94,253.09 and 44,373.53 is: 61,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,288.38 : 94,253.09 = 44,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,288.38/94,253.09 = 44,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,288.38x = 94,253.09 × 44,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,288.38x = 4,182,342,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,342,330.47/68,288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,245.30

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