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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,023.15, 68,933.53 and 38,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,023.15, 68,933.53 and 38,035.14 is: 56,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,023.15 : 68,933.53 = 38,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,023.15/68,933.53 = 38,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,023.15x = 68,933.53 × 38,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,023.15x = 2,621,896,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,896,464.24/46,023.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,969.08

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