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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.92, 63,843.84 and 38,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.92, 63,843.84 and 38,325.84 is: 52,919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.92 : 63,843.84 = 38,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.92/63,843.84 = 38,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.92x = 63,843.84 × 38,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.92x = 2,446,868,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,868,796.83/46,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,919.09

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