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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,864.74, 70,370.01 and 38,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,864.74, 70,370.01 and 38,014.68 is: 57,081.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,864.74 : 70,370.01 = 38,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,864.74/70,370.01 = 38,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,864.74x = 70,370.01 × 38,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,864.74x = 2,675,093,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,093,411.75/46,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,081.15

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