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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,934.60, 68,901.90 and 40,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,934.60, 68,901.90 and 40,102.60 is: 60,153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,934.60 : 68,901.90 = 40,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,934.60/68,901.90 = 40,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,934.60x = 68,901.90 × 40,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,934.60x = 2,763,145,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,145,334.94/45,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,153.90

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