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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,376.52, 63,929.81 and 36,287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,376.52, 63,929.81 and 36,287.43 is: 50,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,376.52 : 63,929.81 = 36,287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,376.52/63,929.81 = 36,287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,376.52x = 63,929.81 × 36,287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,376.52x = 2,319,848,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,848,505.29/46,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,022.05

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