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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,511.65, 94,564.73 and 40,226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,511.65, 94,564.73 and 40,226.45 is: 55,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,511.65 : 94,564.73 = 40,226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,511.65/94,564.73 = 40,226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,511.65x = 94,564.73 × 40,226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,511.65x = 3,804,003,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,003,010.85/68,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,523.45

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