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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,378.82, 69,579.15 and 36,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,378.82, 69,579.15 and 36,926.88 is: 55,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,378.82 : 69,579.15 = 36,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,378.82/69,579.15 = 36,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,378.82x = 69,579.15 × 36,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,378.82x = 2,569,340,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,340,922.55/46,378.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,399.01

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