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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,601.82, 69,844.37 and 36,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,601.82, 69,844.37 and 36,702 is: 55,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,601.82 : 69,844.37 = 36,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,601.82/69,844.37 = 36,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,601.82x = 69,844.37 × 36,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,601.82x = 2,563,427,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,427,884.23/46,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,007.03

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