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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.72, 63,753.75 and 37,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.72, 63,753.75 and 37,697.12 is: 52,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.72 : 63,753.75 = 37,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.72/63,753.75 = 37,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.72x = 63,753.75 × 37,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.72x = 2,403,332,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,332,704.78/46,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,009.25

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