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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,960.53, 68,999.13 and 39,078.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,960.53, 68,999.13 and 39,078.77 is: 58,667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,960.53 : 68,999.13 = 39,078.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,960.53/68,999.13 = 39,078.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,960.53x = 68,999.13 × 39,078.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,960.53x = 2,696,401,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,401,131.47/45,960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,667.76

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