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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,964.80, 68,947.20 and 41,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,964.80, 68,947.20 and 41,007.60 is: 61,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,964.80 : 68,947.20 = 41,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,964.80/68,947.20 = 41,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,964.80x = 68,947.20 × 41,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,964.80x = 2,827,359,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,359,198.72/45,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,511.40

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