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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,364.56, 94,313.96 and 42,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,364.56, 94,313.96 and 42,853.50 is: 59,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,364.56 : 94,313.96 = 42,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,364.56/94,313.96 = 42,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,364.56x = 94,313.96 × 42,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,364.56x = 4,041,683,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,683,284.86/68,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,119.57

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