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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,183.78, 63,699.96 and 35,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,183.78, 63,699.96 and 35,306.50 is: 48,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,183.78 : 63,699.96 = 35,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,183.78/63,699.96 = 35,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,183.78x = 63,699.96 × 35,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,183.78x = 2,249,023,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,023,041.42/46,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,697.25

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