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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,934.65, 70,337.17 and 38,186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,934.65, 70,337.17 and 38,186.65 is: 57,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,934.65 : 70,337.17 = 38,186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,934.65/70,337.17 = 38,186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,934.65x = 70,337.17 × 38,186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,934.65x = 2,685,940,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,940,892.78/46,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,227.25

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