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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,711.97, 64,445.67 and 35,960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,711.97, 64,445.67 and 35,960.13 is: 49,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,711.97 : 64,445.67 = 35,960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,711.97/64,445.67 = 35,960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,711.97x = 64,445.67 × 35,960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,711.97x = 2,317,474,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,474,671.14/46,711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,612.01

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