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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,041.16, 68,655.13 and 40,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,041.16, 68,655.13 and 40,441.77 is: 60,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,041.16 : 68,655.13 = 40,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,041.16/68,655.13 = 40,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,041.16x = 68,655.13 × 40,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,041.16x = 2,776,534,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,534,976.78/46,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,305.50

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