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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.39, 69,272.84 and 38,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.39, 69,272.84 and 38,283.59 is: 57,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.39 : 69,272.84 = 38,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.39/69,272.84 = 38,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.39x = 69,272.84 × 38,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.39x = 2,652,013,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,013,004.70/46,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,396.18

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