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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,524.24, 64,255.68 and 36,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,524.24, 64,255.68 and 36,040.68 is: 49,776.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,524.24 : 64,255.68 = 36,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,524.24/64,255.68 = 36,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,524.24x = 64,255.68 × 36,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,524.24x = 2,315,818,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,818,401.06/46,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,776.60

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