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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,207.56, 68,977.05 and 40,602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,207.56, 68,977.05 and 40,602.54 is: 60,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,207.56 : 68,977.05 = 40,602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,207.56/68,977.05 = 40,602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,207.56x = 68,977.05 × 40,602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,207.56x = 2,800,643,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,643,431.71/46,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,610.07

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