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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,154.94, 60,184.62 and 30,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,154.94, 60,184.62 and 30,261.60 is: 45,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,154.94 : 60,184.62 = 30,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,154.94/60,184.62 = 30,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,154.94x = 60,184.62 × 30,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,154.94x = 1,821,282,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,282,896.59/40,154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,356.38

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