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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,744.40, 96,034.80 and 68,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,744.40, 96,034.80 and 68,744.40 is: 96,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,744.40 : 96,034.80 = 68,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,744.40/96,034.80 = 68,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,744.40x = 96,034.80 × 68,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,744.40x = 6,601,854,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,854,705.12/68,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,034.80

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