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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,383, 94,357.14 and 45,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,383, 94,357.14 and 45,685.60 is: 63,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,383 : 94,357.14 = 45,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,383/94,357.14 = 45,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,383x = 94,357.14 × 45,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,383x = 4,310,762,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,762,555.18/68,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,038.51

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