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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.87, 64,365.30 and 36,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.87, 64,365.30 and 36,392.96 is: 50,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.87 : 64,365.30 = 36,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.87/64,365.30 = 36,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.87x = 64,365.30 × 36,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.87x = 2,342,443,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,443,466.46/46,623.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,241.29

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