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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,613.36, 64,350.82 and 36,382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,613.36, 64,350.82 and 36,382.45 is: 50,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,613.36 : 64,350.82 = 36,382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,613.36/64,350.82 = 36,382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,613.36x = 64,350.82 × 36,382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,613.36x = 2,341,240,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,240,491.11/46,613.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,226.81

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