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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,326.81, 63,934.93 and 38,759.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,326.81, 63,934.93 and 38,759.79 is: 53,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,326.81 : 63,934.93 = 38,759.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,326.81/63,934.93 = 38,759.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,326.81x = 63,934.93 × 38,759.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,326.81x = 2,478,104,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,104,460.46/46,326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,491.80

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