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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,036.48, 63,255.01 and 36,588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,036.48, 63,255.01 and 36,588.64 is: 50,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,036.48 : 63,255.01 = 36,588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,036.48/63,255.01 = 36,588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,036.48x = 63,255.01 × 36,588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,036.48x = 2,314,414,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,414,789.09/46,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,273.50

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