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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,034.67, 63,252.53 and 36,586.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,034.67, 63,252.53 and 36,586.83 is: 50,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,034.67 : 63,252.53 = 36,586.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,034.67/63,252.53 = 36,586.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,034.67x = 63,252.53 × 36,586.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,034.67x = 2,314,209,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,209,562.18/46,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,271.01

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