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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,998.10, 68,997.15 and 40,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,998.10, 68,997.15 and 40,166.10 is: 60,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,998.10 : 68,997.15 = 40,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,998.10/68,997.15 = 40,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,998.10x = 68,997.15 × 40,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,998.10x = 2,771,346,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,346,426.62/45,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,249.15

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