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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.32, 63,247.94 and 36,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.32, 63,247.94 and 36,583.48 is: 50,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.32 : 63,247.94 = 36,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.32/63,247.94 = 36,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.32x = 63,247.94 × 36,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.32x = 2,313,829,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,829,781.36/46,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,266.42

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