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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,202.55, 68,969.60 and 40,597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,202.55, 68,969.60 and 40,597.53 is: 60,602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,202.55 : 68,969.60 = 40,597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,202.55/68,969.60 = 40,597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,202.55x = 68,969.60 × 40,597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,202.55x = 2,799,995,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,995,405.09/46,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,602.62

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