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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,586.56, 64,278.92 and 39,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,586.56, 64,278.92 and 39,063.28 is: 53,898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,586.56 : 64,278.92 = 39,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,586.56/64,278.92 = 39,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,586.56x = 64,278.92 × 39,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,586.56x = 2,510,945,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,945,450.06/46,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,898.49

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