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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,426, 94,416.36 and 45,728.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,426, 94,416.36 and 45,728.48 is: 63,097.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,426 : 94,416.36 = 45,728.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,426/94,416.36 = 45,728.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,426x = 94,416.36 × 45,728.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,426x = 4,317,516,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,516,629.93/68,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,097.60

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