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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.96, 63,720.24 and 38,570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.96, 63,720.24 and 38,570.24 is: 53,178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.96 : 63,720.24 = 38,570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.96/63,720.24 = 38,570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.96x = 63,720.24 × 38,570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.96x = 2,457,704,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,704,949.66/46,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,178.71

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