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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.81, 68,972.95 and 40,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.81, 68,972.95 and 40,599.76 is: 60,605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.81 : 68,972.95 = 40,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.81/68,972.95 = 40,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.81x = 68,972.95 × 40,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.81x = 2,800,285,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,285,216.49/46,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,605.92

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