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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,618.21, 64,403.44 and 37,650.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,618.21, 64,403.44 and 37,650.15 is: 52,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,618.21 : 64,403.44 = 37,650.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,618.21/64,403.44 = 37,650.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,618.21x = 64,403.44 × 37,650.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,618.21x = 2,424,799,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,799,082.39/46,618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,013.99

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