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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.17, 63,250.47 and 36,585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.17, 63,250.47 and 36,585.33 is: 50,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.17 : 63,250.47 = 36,585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.17/63,250.47 = 36,585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.17x = 63,250.47 × 36,585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.17x = 2,314,039,317.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,039,317.61/46,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,268.95

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