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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,684.80, 70,027.20 and 36,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,684.80, 70,027.20 and 36,187.20 is: 54,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,684.80 : 70,027.20 = 36,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,684.80/70,027.20 = 36,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,684.80x = 70,027.20 × 36,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,684.80x = 2,534,088,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,088,291.84/46,684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,280.80

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