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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,601.12, 64,347.47 and 37,988.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,601.12, 64,347.47 and 37,988.65 is: 52,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,601.12 : 64,347.47 = 37,988.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,601.12/64,347.47 = 37,988.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,601.12x = 64,347.47 × 37,988.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,601.12x = 2,444,473,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,473,516.22/46,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,455.25

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