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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,224.92, 63,825.90 and 38,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,224.92, 63,825.90 and 38,312.84 is: 52,901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,224.92 : 63,825.90 = 38,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,224.92/63,825.90 = 38,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,224.92x = 63,825.90 × 38,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,224.92x = 2,445,351,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,351,494.56/46,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,901.15

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