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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,079.20, 67,618.80 and 40,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,079.20, 67,618.80 and 40,240.80 is: 60,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,079.20 : 67,618.80 = 40,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,079.20/67,618.80 = 40,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,079.20x = 67,618.80 × 40,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,079.20x = 2,721,034,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,034,607.04/45,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,361.20

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