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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,618.34, 64,403.61 and 37,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,618.34, 64,403.61 and 37,650.28 is: 52,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,618.34 : 64,403.61 = 37,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,618.34/64,403.61 = 37,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,618.34x = 64,403.61 × 37,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,618.34x = 2,424,813,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,813,627.49/46,618.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,014.16

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