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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.08, 63,761.29 and 37,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.08, 63,761.29 and 37,702.48 is: 52,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.08 : 63,761.29 = 37,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.08/63,761.29 = 37,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.08x = 63,761.29 × 37,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.08x = 2,403,958,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,958,761.00/46,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,016.76

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