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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,610.82, 69,857.85 and 36,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,610.82, 69,857.85 and 36,711 is: 55,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,610.82 : 69,857.85 = 36,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,610.82/69,857.85 = 36,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,610.82x = 69,857.85 × 36,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,610.82x = 2,564,551,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,551,531.35/46,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,020.52

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