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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,575.93, 70,177.71 and 38,438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,575.93, 70,177.71 and 38,438.22 is: 57,916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,575.93 : 70,177.71 = 38,438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,575.93/70,177.71 = 38,438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,575.93x = 70,177.71 × 38,438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,575.93x = 2,697,506,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,506,256.08/46,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,916.32

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