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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,210.30, 68,981.14 and 40,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,210.30, 68,981.14 and 40,605.28 is: 60,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,210.30 : 68,981.14 = 40,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,210.30/68,981.14 = 40,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,210.30x = 68,981.14 × 40,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,210.30x = 2,800,998,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,998,504.42/46,210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,614.16

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