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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,223.38, 63,576.66 and 38,099.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,223.38, 63,576.66 and 38,099.89 is: 52,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,223.38 : 63,576.66 = 38,099.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,223.38/63,576.66 = 38,099.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,223.38x = 63,576.66 × 38,099.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,223.38x = 2,422,263,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,263,752.57/46,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,403.43

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