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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,421.96, 94,475.70 and 52,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,421.96, 94,475.70 and 52,481.16 is: 72,464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,421.96 : 94,475.70 = 52,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,421.96/94,475.70 = 52,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,421.96x = 94,475.70 × 52,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,421.96x = 4,958,194,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,194,327.81/68,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,464.96

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