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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,293.38, 94,211.42 and 45,637.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,293.38, 94,211.42 and 45,637.95 is: 62,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,293.38 : 94,211.42 = 45,637.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,293.38/94,211.42 = 45,637.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,293.38x = 94,211.42 × 45,637.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,293.38x = 4,299,615,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,615,847.20/68,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,958.02

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