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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.59, 70,054.70 and 36,738.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.59, 70,054.70 and 36,738.83 is: 55,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.59 : 70,054.70 = 36,738.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.59/70,054.70 = 36,738.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.59x = 70,054.70 × 36,738.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.59x = 2,573,727,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,727,705.44/46,714.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,094.73

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