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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,588.38, 94,619.99 and 44,397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,588.38, 94,619.99 and 44,397.15 is: 61,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,588.38 : 94,619.99 = 44,397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,588.38/94,619.99 = 44,397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,588.38x = 94,619.99 × 44,397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,588.38x = 4,200,857,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,857,395.46/68,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,247.37

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