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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.30, 68,982.63 and 40,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.30, 68,982.63 and 40,606.28 is: 60,615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.30 : 68,982.63 = 40,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.30/68,982.63 = 40,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.30x = 68,982.63 × 40,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.30x = 2,801,127,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,127,988.92/46,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,615.65

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