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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,968,573.20, 68,952,859.80 and 40,299,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,968,573.20, 68,952,859.80 and 40,299,869.20 is: 60,449,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,968,573.20 : 68,952,859.80 = 40,299,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,968,573.20/68,952,859.80 = 40,299,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,968,573.20x = 68,952,859.80 × 40,299,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,968,573.20x = 2,778,791,230,905,938
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,791,230,905,938/45,968,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,449,803.80

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