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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,855.92, 64,611.18 and 38,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,855.92, 64,611.18 and 38,294.04 is: 52,804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,855.92 : 64,611.18 = 38,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,855.92/64,611.18 = 38,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,855.92x = 64,611.18 × 38,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,855.92x = 2,474,223,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,223,111.37/46,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,804.92

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