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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.57, 64,018.96 and 36,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.57, 64,018.96 and 36,279.56 is: 50,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.57 : 64,018.96 = 36,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.57/64,018.96 = 36,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.57x = 64,018.96 × 36,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.57x = 2,322,579,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,579,769.81/46,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,085.21

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