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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,446.27, 62,683.74 and 36,948.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,446.27, 62,683.74 and 36,948.35 is: 50,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,446.27 : 62,683.74 = 36,948.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,446.27/62,683.74 = 36,948.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,446.27x = 62,683.74 × 36,948.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,446.27x = 2,316,060,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,060,921.54/45,446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,962.62

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