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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.02, 68,930.34 and 38,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.02, 68,930.34 and 38,033.01 is: 56,965.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.02 : 68,930.34 = 38,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.02/68,930.34 = 38,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.02x = 68,930.34 × 38,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.02x = 2,621,628,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,628,310.52/46,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,965.89

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