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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.82, 69,853.35 and 36,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.82, 69,853.35 and 36,708 is: 55,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.82 : 69,853.35 = 36,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.82/69,853.35 = 36,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.82x = 69,853.35 × 36,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.82x = 2,564,176,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,176,771.80/46,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,016.02

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