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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,040.28, 68,971.50 and 38,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,040.28, 68,971.50 and 38,555.88 is: 57,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,040.28 : 68,971.50 = 38,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,040.28/68,971.50 = 38,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,040.28x = 68,971.50 × 38,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,040.28x = 2,659,256,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,256,877.42/46,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,759.36

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