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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,371.26, 63,922.57 and 36,282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,371.26, 63,922.57 and 36,282.18 is: 50,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,371.26 : 63,922.57 = 36,282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,371.26/63,922.57 = 36,282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,371.26x = 63,922.57 × 36,282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,371.26x = 2,319,250,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,250,100.10/46,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,014.81

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