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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,548.91, 64,168.64 and 36,328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,548.91, 64,168.64 and 36,328.37 is: 50,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,548.91 : 64,168.64 = 36,328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,548.91/64,168.64 = 36,328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,548.91x = 64,168.64 × 36,328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,548.91x = 2,331,141,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,141,730.06/46,548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,079.40

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