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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.96, 63,718.86 and 38,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.96, 63,718.86 and 38,569.24 is: 53,177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.96 : 63,718.86 = 38,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.96/63,718.86 = 38,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.96x = 63,718.86 × 38,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.96x = 2,457,587,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,587,940.46/46,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,177.32

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