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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,525.04, 64,270.32 and 36,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,525.04, 64,270.32 and 36,049.76 is: 49,799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,525.04 : 64,270.32 = 36,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,525.04/64,270.32 = 36,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,525.04x = 64,270.32 × 36,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,525.04x = 2,316,929,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,929,611.12/46,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,799.63

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