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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,989.60, 96,468.80 and 68,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,989.60, 96,468.80 and 68,989.60 is: 96,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,989.60 : 96,468.80 = 68,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,989.60/96,468.80 = 68,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,989.60x = 96,468.80 × 68,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,989.60x = 6,655,343,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,655,343,924.48/68,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,468.80

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