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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,011.84, 63,433.44 and 38,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,011.84, 63,433.44 and 38,051.52 is: 52,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,011.84 : 63,433.44 = 38,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,011.84/63,433.44 = 38,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,011.84x = 63,433.44 × 38,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,011.84x = 2,413,738,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,738,810.83/46,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,459.08

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