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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,219.06, 63,642.50 and 38,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,219.06, 63,642.50 and 38,122.62 is: 52,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,219.06 : 63,642.50 = 38,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,219.06/63,642.50 = 38,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,219.06x = 63,642.50 × 38,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,219.06x = 2,426,218,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,218,843.35/46,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,493.90

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