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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,597.04, 94,642.92 and 44,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,597.04, 94,642.92 and 44,715 is: 61,693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,597.04 : 94,642.92 = 44,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,597.04/94,642.92 = 44,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,597.04x = 94,642.92 × 44,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,597.04x = 4,231,958,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,958,167.80/68,597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,693.01

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