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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,023.52, 68,934.09 and 38,035.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,023.52, 68,934.09 and 38,035.51 is: 56,969.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,023.52 : 68,934.09 = 38,035.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,023.52/68,934.09 = 38,035.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,023.52x = 68,934.09 × 38,035.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,023.52x = 2,621,943,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,943,269.54/46,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,969.64

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