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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,072.38, 69,244.91 and 38,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,072.38, 69,244.91 and 38,225.81 is: 57,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,072.38 : 69,244.91 = 38,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,072.38/69,244.91 = 38,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,072.38x = 69,244.91 × 38,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,072.38x = 2,646,942,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,942,235.77/46,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,451.82

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