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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,929.42, 64,712.61 and 38,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,929.42, 64,712.61 and 38,367.54 is: 52,906.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,929.42 : 64,712.61 = 38,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,929.42/64,712.61 = 38,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,929.42x = 64,712.61 × 38,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,929.42x = 2,482,863,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,863,652.68/46,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,906.34

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