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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,022.52, 68,932.59 and 38,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,022.52, 68,932.59 and 38,034.51 is: 56,968.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,022.52 : 68,932.59 = 38,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,022.52/68,932.59 = 38,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,022.52x = 68,932.59 × 38,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,022.52x = 2,621,817,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,817,283.68/46,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,968.14

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