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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,137.06, 60,150.23 and 30,265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,137.06, 60,150.23 and 30,265.49 is: 45,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,137.06 : 60,150.23 = 30,265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,137.06/60,150.23 = 30,265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,137.06x = 60,150.23 × 30,265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,137.06x = 1,820,476,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,476,184.56/40,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,356.49

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