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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,202.31, 68,969.22 and 40,597.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,202.31, 68,969.22 and 40,597.26 is: 60,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,202.31 : 68,969.22 = 40,597.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,202.31/68,969.22 = 40,597.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,202.31x = 68,969.22 × 40,597.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,202.31x = 2,799,961,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,961,356.34/46,202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,602.19

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