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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.36, 64,364.61 and 36,392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.36, 64,364.61 and 36,392.46 is: 50,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.36 : 64,364.61 = 36,392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.36/64,364.61 = 36,392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.36x = 64,364.61 × 36,392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.36x = 2,342,386,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,386,494.84/46,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,240.62

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