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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,421.48, 63,999.78 and 36,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,421.48, 63,999.78 and 36,893.18 is: 50,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,421.48 : 63,999.78 = 36,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,421.48/63,999.78 = 36,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,421.48x = 63,999.78 × 36,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,421.48x = 2,361,155,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,155,403.50/46,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,863.42

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