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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,830.96, 70,172.46 and 38,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,830.96, 70,172.46 and 38,022.84 is: 56,974.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,830.96 : 70,172.46 = 38,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,830.96/70,172.46 = 38,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,830.96x = 70,172.46 × 38,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,830.96x = 2,668,156,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,156,218.99/46,830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,974.19

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