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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,940.59, 68,969.21 and 39,058.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,940.59, 68,969.21 and 39,058.83 is: 58,637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,940.59 : 68,969.21 = 39,058.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,940.59/68,969.21 = 39,058.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,940.59x = 68,969.21 × 39,058.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,940.59x = 2,693,856,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,856,453.33/45,940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,637.83

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