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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,045.54, 150,012.92 and 40,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,045.54, 150,012.92 and 40,922.74 is: 61,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,045.54 : 150,012.92 = 40,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,045.54/150,012.92 = 40,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,045.54x = 150,012.92 × 40,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,045.54x = 6,138,939,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,939,721.80/100,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,361.45

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