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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,358.87, 94,227.81 and 46,811.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,358.87, 94,227.81 and 46,811.35 is: 64,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,358.87 : 94,227.81 = 46,811.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,358.87/94,227.81 = 46,811.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,358.87x = 94,227.81 × 46,811.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,358.87x = 4,410,930,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,930,935.89/68,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,526.09

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