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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,723.28, 62,957.86 and 40,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,723.28, 62,957.86 and 40,026.14 is: 55,113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,723.28 : 62,957.86 = 40,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,723.28/62,957.86 = 40,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,723.28x = 62,957.86 × 40,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,723.28x = 2,519,960,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,960,118.46/45,723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,113.28

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