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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.92, 63,845.22 and 38,326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.92, 63,845.22 and 38,326.84 is: 52,920.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.92 : 63,845.22 = 38,326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.92/63,845.22 = 38,326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.92x = 63,845.22 × 38,326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.92x = 2,446,985,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,985,531.70/46,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,920.47

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