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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,019.40, 68,927.91 and 38,031.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,019.40, 68,927.91 and 38,031.38 is: 56,963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,019.40 : 68,927.91 = 38,031.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,019.40/68,927.91 = 38,031.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,019.40x = 68,927.91 × 38,031.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,019.40x = 2,621,423,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,423,537.82/46,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,963.44

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