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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,069.08, 69,086.58 and 36,227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,069.08, 69,086.58 and 36,227.58 is: 54,327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,069.08 : 69,086.58 = 36,227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,069.08/69,086.58 = 36,227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,069.08x = 69,086.58 × 36,227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,069.08x = 2,502,839,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,839,603.88/46,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,327.97

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