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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,946.84, 50,985.64 and 33,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,946.84, 50,985.64 and 33,974.68 is: 46,884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,946.84 : 50,985.64 = 33,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,946.84/50,985.64 = 33,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,946.84x = 50,985.64 × 33,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,946.84x = 1,732,220,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,220,803.60/36,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,884.14

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