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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.92, 63,846.60 and 38,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.92, 63,846.60 and 38,327.84 is: 52,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.92 : 63,846.60 = 38,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.92/63,846.60 = 38,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.92x = 63,846.60 × 38,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.92x = 2,447,102,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,102,269.34/46,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,921.85

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