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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,019.15, 68,927.54 and 38,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,019.15, 68,927.54 and 38,031.13 is: 56,963.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,019.15 : 68,927.54 = 38,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,019.15/68,927.54 = 38,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,019.15x = 68,927.54 × 38,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,019.15x = 2,621,391,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,391,871.85/46,019.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,963.07

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