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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.28, 68,973.72 and 40,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.28, 68,973.72 and 40,600.26 is: 60,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.28 : 68,973.72 = 40,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.28/68,973.72 = 40,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.28x = 68,973.72 × 40,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.28x = 2,800,350,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,350,965.17/46,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,606.73

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