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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.06, 63,755.53 and 37,698.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.06, 63,755.53 and 37,698.37 is: 52,010.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.06 : 63,755.53 = 37,698.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.06/63,755.53 = 37,698.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.06x = 63,755.53 × 37,698.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.06x = 2,403,479,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,479,305.85/46,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,010.91

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