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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.10, 68,967.45 and 36,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.10, 68,967.45 and 36,006.30 is: 53,975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.10 : 68,967.45 = 36,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.10/68,967.45 = 36,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.10x = 68,967.45 × 36,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.10x = 2,483,262,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,262,694.94/46,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,975.64

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