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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,072.08, 69,244.44 and 38,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,072.08, 69,244.44 and 38,225.50 is: 57,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,072.08 : 69,244.44 = 38,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,072.08/69,244.44 = 38,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,072.08x = 69,244.44 × 38,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,072.08x = 2,646,903,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,903,341.22/46,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,451.35

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