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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,350.23, 63,901.44 and 36,821.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,350.23, 63,901.44 and 36,821.75 is: 50,764.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,350.23 : 63,901.44 = 36,821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,350.23/63,901.44 = 36,821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,350.23x = 63,901.44 × 36,821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,350.23x = 2,352,962,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,962,528.81/46,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,764.86

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