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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,740.41, 94,862.70 and 44,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,740.41, 94,862.70 and 44,853.24 is: 61,898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,740.41 : 94,862.70 = 44,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,740.41/94,862.70 = 44,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,740.41x = 94,862.70 × 44,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,740.41x = 4,254,899,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,899,450.15/68,740.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,898.08

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