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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,320.93, 63,864.50 and 37,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,320.93, 63,864.50 and 37,814.40 is: 52,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,320.93 : 63,864.50 = 37,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,320.93/63,864.50 = 37,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,320.93x = 63,864.50 × 37,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,320.93x = 2,414,997,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,997,559.73/46,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,136.21

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