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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,827.46, 70,167.21 and 38,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,827.46, 70,167.21 and 38,019.34 is: 56,968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,827.46 : 70,167.21 = 38,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,827.46/70,167.21 = 38,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,827.46x = 70,167.21 × 38,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,827.46x = 2,667,711,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,711,013.84/46,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,968.95

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