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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,741.76, 94,835.28 and 44,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,741.76, 94,835.28 and 44,859.84 is: 61,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,741.76 : 94,835.28 = 44,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,741.76/94,835.28 = 44,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,741.76x = 94,835.28 × 44,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,741.76x = 4,254,295,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,295,487.16/68,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,888.08

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