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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,384.59, 63,971.22 and 35,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,384.59, 63,971.22 and 35,655.44 is: 49,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,384.59 : 63,971.22 = 35,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,384.59/63,971.22 = 35,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,384.59x = 63,971.22 × 35,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,384.59x = 2,280,921,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,921,542.87/46,384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,174.12

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