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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.92, 68,983.60 and 40,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.92, 68,983.60 and 40,606.90 is: 60,616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.92 : 68,983.60 = 40,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.92/68,983.60 = 40,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.92x = 68,983.60 × 40,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.92x = 2,801,210,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,210,146.84/46,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,616.61

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