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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.38, 69,318.65 and 38,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.38, 69,318.65 and 38,553.14 is: 57,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.38 : 69,318.65 = 38,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.38/69,318.65 = 38,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.38x = 69,318.65 × 38,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.38x = 2,672,451,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,451,618.06/46,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,781.01

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