Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,869.44, 94,932 and 44,984.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,869.44, 94,932 and 44,984.16 is: 62,007.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,869.44 : 94,932 = 44,984.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,869.44/94,932 = 44,984.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,869.44x = 94,932 × 44,984.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,869.44x = 4,270,436,277.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,270,436,277.12/68,869.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,007.71
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