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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,210.59, 63,712.76 and 38,564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,210.59, 63,712.76 and 38,564.82 is: 53,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,210.59 : 63,712.76 = 38,564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,210.59/63,712.76 = 38,564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,210.59x = 63,712.76 × 38,564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,210.59x = 2,457,070,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,070,928.28/46,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,171.17

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