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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.67, 63,251.16 and 36,585.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.67, 63,251.16 and 36,585.83 is: 50,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.67 : 63,251.16 = 36,585.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.67/63,251.16 = 36,585.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.67x = 63,251.16 × 36,585.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.67x = 2,314,095,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,095,870.81/46,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,269.64

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