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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,032.92, 63,250.12 and 36,585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,032.92, 63,250.12 and 36,585.08 is: 50,268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,032.92 : 63,250.12 = 36,585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,032.92/63,250.12 = 36,585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,032.92x = 63,250.12 × 36,585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,032.92x = 2,314,010,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,010,700.21/46,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,268.61

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