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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.06, 63,639.74 and 38,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.06, 63,639.74 and 38,120.62 is: 52,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.06 : 63,639.74 = 38,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.06/63,639.74 = 38,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.06x = 63,639.74 × 38,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.06x = 2,425,986,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,986,345.44/46,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,491.14

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