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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.70, 68,039.55 and 40,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.70, 68,039.55 and 40,305.30 is: 60,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.70 : 68,039.55 = 40,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.70/68,039.55 = 40,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.70x = 68,039.55 × 40,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.70x = 2,742,354,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,354,474.62/45,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,457.95

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