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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.03, 68,919.55 and 38,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.03, 68,919.55 and 38,556.25 is: 57,760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.03 : 68,919.55 = 38,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.03/68,919.55 = 38,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.03x = 68,919.55 × 38,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.03x = 2,657,279,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,279,399.69/46,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,760.63

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