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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,222.38, 63,575.28 and 38,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,222.38, 63,575.28 and 38,098.89 is: 52,402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,222.38 : 63,575.28 = 38,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,222.38/63,575.28 = 38,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,222.38x = 63,575.28 × 38,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,222.38x = 2,422,147,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,147,599.44/46,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,402.05

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