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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.20, 67,999.80 and 40,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.20, 67,999.80 and 40,494.80 is: 60,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.20 : 67,999.80 = 40,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.20/67,999.80 = 40,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.20x = 67,999.80 × 40,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.20x = 2,753,638,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,638,301.04/45,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,742.20

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