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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,544.61, 94,381.27 and 59,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,544.61, 94,381.27 and 59,998.91 is: 82,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,544.61 : 94,381.27 = 59,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,544.61/94,381.27 = 59,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,544.61x = 94,381.27 × 59,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,544.61x = 5,662,772,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,772,702.51/68,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,614.42

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