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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,040.67, 68,995.13 and 36,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,040.67, 68,995.13 and 36,638.33 is: 54,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,040.67 : 68,995.13 = 36,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,040.67/68,995.13 = 36,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,040.67x = 68,995.13 × 36,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,040.67x = 2,527,865,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,865,813.17/46,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,905.06

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