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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.55, 68,972.57 and 40,599.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.55, 68,972.57 and 40,599.53 is: 60,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.55 : 68,972.57 = 40,599.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.55/68,972.57 = 40,599.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.55x = 68,972.57 × 40,599.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.55x = 2,800,253,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,253,681.53/46,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,605.59

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