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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,961.60, 68,942.40 and 40,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,961.60, 68,942.40 and 40,950.40 is: 61,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,961.60 : 68,942.40 = 40,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,961.60/68,942.40 = 40,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,961.60x = 68,942.40 × 40,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,961.60x = 2,823,218,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,218,856.96/45,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,425.60

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