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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.62, 63,769.56 and 36,499.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.62, 63,769.56 and 36,499.21 is: 50,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.62 : 63,769.56 = 36,499.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.62/63,769.56 = 36,499.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.62x = 63,769.56 × 36,499.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.62x = 2,327,538,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,538,562.05/46,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,357.15

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