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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,293.39, 63,837.09 and 39,601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,293.39, 63,837.09 and 39,601.17 is: 54,608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,293.39 : 63,837.09 = 39,601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,293.39/63,837.09 = 39,601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,293.39x = 63,837.09 × 39,601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,293.39x = 2,528,023,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,023,453.40/46,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,608.73

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