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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.82, 69,865.34 and 36,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.82, 69,865.34 and 36,716 is: 55,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.82 : 69,865.34 = 36,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.82/69,865.34 = 36,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.82x = 69,865.34 × 36,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.82x = 2,565,175,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,175,823.44/46,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,028.01

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