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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,212.42, 68,984.34 and 40,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,212.42, 68,984.34 and 40,607.40 is: 60,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,212.42 : 68,984.34 = 40,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,212.42/68,984.34 = 40,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,212.42x = 68,984.34 × 40,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,212.42x = 2,801,274,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,274,688.12/46,212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,617.36

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