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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,370.98, 62,577.06 and 40,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,370.98, 62,577.06 and 40,271.76 is: 55,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,370.98 : 62,577.06 = 40,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,370.98/62,577.06 = 40,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,370.98x = 62,577.06 × 40,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,370.98x = 2,520,088,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,088,341.83/45,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,544.06

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