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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,040.19, 68,971.59 and 38,555.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,040.19, 68,971.59 and 38,555.79 is: 57,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,040.19 : 68,971.59 = 38,555.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,040.19/68,971.59 = 38,555.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,040.19x = 68,971.59 × 38,555.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,040.19x = 2,659,254,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,254,140.01/46,040.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,759.41

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