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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.56, 69,282.18 and 38,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.56, 69,282.18 and 38,846.92 is: 58,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.56 : 69,282.18 = 38,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.56/69,282.18 = 38,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.56x = 69,282.18 × 38,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.56x = 2,691,399,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,399,303.89/46,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,316.54

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