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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,622.36, 64,363.23 and 36,391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,622.36, 64,363.23 and 36,391.46 is: 50,239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,622.36 : 64,363.23 = 36,391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,622.36/64,363.23 = 36,391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,622.36x = 64,363.23 × 36,391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,622.36x = 2,342,271,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,271,588.20/46,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,239.23

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