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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,608.41, 64,357.58 and 37,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,608.41, 64,357.58 and 37,995.98 is: 52,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,608.41 : 64,357.58 = 37,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,608.41/64,357.58 = 37,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,608.41x = 64,357.58 × 37,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,608.41x = 2,445,328,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,328,810.76/46,608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,465.40

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