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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.08, 63,759.92 and 37,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.08, 63,759.92 and 37,701.48 is: 52,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.08 : 63,759.92 = 37,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.08/63,759.92 = 37,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.08x = 63,759.92 × 37,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.08x = 2,403,843,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,843,399.27/46,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,015.39

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