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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,618.94, 69,842.10 and 36,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,618.94, 69,842.10 and 36,051.50 is: 54,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,618.94 : 69,842.10 = 36,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,618.94/69,842.10 = 36,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,618.94x = 69,842.10 × 36,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,618.94x = 2,517,912,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,912,468.15/46,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,010.50

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