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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,213.42, 68,985.83 and 40,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,213.42, 68,985.83 and 40,608.40 is: 60,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,213.42 : 68,985.83 = 40,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,213.42/68,985.83 = 40,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,213.42x = 68,985.83 × 40,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,213.42x = 2,801,404,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,404,178.97/46,213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,618.85

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