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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273.20, 63,747.60 and 38,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273.20, 63,747.60 and 38,153.94 is: 52,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273.20 : 63,747.60 = 38,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273.20/63,747.60 = 38,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273.20x = 63,747.60 × 38,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273.20x = 2,432,222,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,222,105.54/46,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,562.22

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