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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,863.96, 142,337.22 and 44,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,863.96, 142,337.22 and 44,979 is: 67,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,863.96 : 142,337.22 = 44,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,863.96/142,337.22 = 44,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,863.96x = 142,337.22 × 44,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,863.96x = 6,402,185,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402,185,818.38/94,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,488.07

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