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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,959.08, 154,440.14 and 40,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,959.08, 154,440.14 and 40,629 is: 60,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,959.08 : 154,440.14 = 40,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,959.08/154,440.14 = 40,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,959.08x = 154,440.14 × 40,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,959.08x = 6,274,748,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274,748,448.06/102,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,944.10

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