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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,831.96, 70,173.96 and 38,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,831.96, 70,173.96 and 38,023.84 is: 56,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,831.96 : 70,173.96 = 38,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,831.96/70,173.96 = 38,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,831.96x = 70,173.96 × 38,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,831.96x = 2,668,283,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,283,427.21/46,831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,975.69

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