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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.10, 68,998.65 and 40,167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.10, 68,998.65 and 40,167.10 is: 60,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.10 : 68,998.65 = 40,167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.10/68,998.65 = 40,167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.10x = 68,998.65 × 40,167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.10x = 2,771,475,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,475,674.42/45,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,250.65

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