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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,094.36, 62,247.66 and 40,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,094.36, 62,247.66 and 40,370.44 is: 55,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,094.36 : 62,247.66 = 40,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,094.36/62,247.66 = 40,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,094.36x = 62,247.66 × 40,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,094.36x = 2,512,965,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,965,423.17/45,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,726.82

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