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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.92, 63,247.38 and 36,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.92, 63,247.38 and 36,583.08 is: 50,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.92 : 63,247.38 = 36,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.92/63,247.38 = 36,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.92x = 63,247.38 × 36,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.92x = 2,313,783,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,783,554.64/46,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,265.86

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