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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,207.17, 68,976.52 and 40,602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,207.17, 68,976.52 and 40,602.11 is: 60,609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,207.17 : 68,976.52 = 40,602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,207.17/68,976.52 = 40,602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,207.17x = 68,976.52 × 40,602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,207.17x = 2,800,591,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,591,806.07/46,207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,609.46

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