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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,871.98, 63,208.44 and 36,883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,871.98, 63,208.44 and 36,883.38 is: 50,822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,871.98 : 63,208.44 = 36,883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,871.98/63,208.44 = 36,883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,871.98x = 63,208.44 × 36,883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,871.98x = 2,331,340,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,340,911.73/45,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,822.77

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