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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,711.59, 68,427.95 and 40,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,711.59, 68,427.95 and 40,969.44 is: 61,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,711.59 : 68,427.95 = 40,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,711.59/68,427.95 = 40,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,711.59x = 68,427.95 × 40,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,711.59x = 2,803,454,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,454,587.00/45,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,329.19

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