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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.79, 68,917.68 and 38,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.79, 68,917.68 and 38,554.98 is: 57,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.79 : 68,917.68 = 38,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.79/68,917.68 = 38,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.79x = 68,917.68 × 38,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.79x = 2,657,119,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,119,774.05/46,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,758.72

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