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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.92, 63,248.75 and 36,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.92, 63,248.75 and 36,584.08 is: 50,267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.92 : 63,248.75 = 36,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.92/63,248.75 = 36,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.92x = 63,248.75 × 36,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.92x = 2,313,897,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,897,329.90/46,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,267.23

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