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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,022.15, 68,932.04 and 38,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,022.15, 68,932.04 and 38,034.14 is: 56,967.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,022.15 : 68,932.04 = 38,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,022.15/68,932.04 = 38,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,022.15x = 68,932.04 × 38,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,022.15x = 2,621,770,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,770,325.01/46,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,967.58

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