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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,095.59, 69,198.06 and 38,791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,095.59, 69,198.06 and 38,791.01 is: 58,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,095.59 : 69,198.06 = 38,791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,095.59/69,198.06 = 38,791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,095.59x = 69,198.06 × 38,791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,095.59x = 2,684,262,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,262,637.44/46,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,232.53

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