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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,036.53, 68,965.88 and 38,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,036.53, 68,965.88 and 38,552.13 is: 57,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,036.53 : 68,965.88 = 38,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,036.53/68,965.88 = 38,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,036.53x = 68,965.88 × 38,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,036.53x = 2,658,781,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,781,378.56/46,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,753.73

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