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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,206.81, 68,975.94 and 40,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,206.81, 68,975.94 and 40,601.76 is: 60,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,206.81 : 68,975.94 = 40,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,206.81/68,975.94 = 40,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,206.81x = 68,975.94 × 40,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,206.81x = 2,800,544,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,544,561.65/46,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,608.91

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