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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.74, 68,711.07 and 40,259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.74, 68,711.07 and 40,259.42 is: 60,232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.74 : 68,711.07 = 40,259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.74/68,711.07 = 40,259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.74x = 68,711.07 × 40,259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.74x = 2,766,267,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,267,901.75/45,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,232.18

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