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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.68, 68,998.12 and 36,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.68, 68,998.12 and 36,640.32 is: 54,908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.68 : 68,998.12 = 36,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.68/68,998.12 = 36,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.68x = 68,998.12 × 36,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.68x = 2,528,113,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,113,196.20/46,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,908.04

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