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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,314.32, 94,237.93 and 55,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,314.32, 94,237.93 and 55,581.73 is: 76,673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,314.32 : 94,237.93 = 55,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,314.32/94,237.93 = 55,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,314.32x = 94,237.93 × 55,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,314.32x = 5,237,907,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,907,014.90/68,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,673.63

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