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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,727.65, 62,963.94 and 40,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,727.65, 62,963.94 and 40,030.52 is: 55,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,727.65 : 62,963.94 = 40,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,727.65/62,963.94 = 40,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,727.65x = 62,963.94 × 40,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,727.65x = 2,520,478,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,478,944.63/45,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,119.36

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