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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.26, 82,943.22 and 45,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.26, 82,943.22 and 45,068.32 is: 62,156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.26 : 82,943.22 = 45,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.26/82,943.22 = 45,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.26x = 82,943.22 × 45,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.26x = 3,738,111,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,111,580.79/60,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,156.56

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