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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,939.60, 68,909.40 and 40,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,939.60, 68,909.40 and 40,107.60 is: 60,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,939.60 : 68,909.40 = 40,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,939.60/68,909.40 = 40,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,939.60x = 68,909.40 × 40,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,939.60x = 2,763,790,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,790,651.44/45,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,161.40

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