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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.52, 63,696.68 and 36,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.52, 63,696.68 and 36,122.16 is: 49,789.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.52 : 63,696.68 = 36,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.52/63,696.68 = 36,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.52x = 63,696.68 × 36,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.52x = 2,300,861,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,861,666.43/46,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,789.79

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