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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.80, 68,246.70 and 40,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.80, 68,246.70 and 40,832.20 is: 61,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.80 : 68,246.70 = 40,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.80/68,246.70 = 40,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.80x = 68,246.70 × 40,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.80x = 2,786,662,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,662,903.74/45,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,248.30

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