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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,570.52, 64,256.82 and 39,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,570.52, 64,256.82 and 39,047.24 is: 53,876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,570.52 : 64,256.82 = 39,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,570.52/64,256.82 = 39,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,570.52x = 64,256.82 × 39,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,570.52x = 2,509,051,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,051,472.18/46,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,876.39

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