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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,984.16, 95,122.80 and 46,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,984.16, 95,122.80 and 46,589.28 is: 64,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,984.16 : 95,122.80 = 46,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,984.16/95,122.80 = 46,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,984.16x = 95,122.80 × 46,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,984.16x = 4,431,702,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,702,763.58/68,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,242.32

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