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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,388.09, 69,464.37 and 38,871.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,388.09, 69,464.37 and 38,871.89 is: 58,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,388.09 : 69,464.37 = 38,871.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,388.09/69,464.37 = 38,871.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,388.09x = 69,464.37 × 38,871.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,388.09x = 2,700,211,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,211,523.22/46,388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,209.16

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