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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,524.73, 69,471.96 and 36,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,524.73, 69,471.96 and 36,929.40 is: 55,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,524.73 : 69,471.96 = 36,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,524.73/69,471.96 = 36,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,524.73x = 69,471.96 × 36,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,524.73x = 2,565,557,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,557,452.26/46,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,143.95

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