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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,015.84, 63,438.96 and 38,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,015.84, 63,438.96 and 38,055.52 is: 52,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,015.84 : 63,438.96 = 38,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,015.84/63,438.96 = 38,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,015.84x = 63,438.96 × 38,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,015.84x = 2,414,202,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,202,611.06/46,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,464.60

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