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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,610.20, 64,359.96 and 37,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,610.20, 64,359.96 and 37,997.72 is: 52,467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,610.20 : 64,359.96 = 37,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,610.20/64,359.96 = 37,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,610.20x = 64,359.96 × 37,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,610.20x = 2,445,531,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,531,739.29/46,610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,467.74

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