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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,212.84, 68,984.87 and 40,607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,212.84, 68,984.87 and 40,607.76 is: 60,617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,212.84 : 68,984.87 = 40,607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,212.84/68,984.87 = 40,607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,212.84x = 68,984.87 × 40,607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,212.84x = 2,801,320,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,320,841.55/46,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,617.80

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