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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,832.34, 64,552.77 and 36,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,832.34, 64,552.77 and 36,605.55 is: 50,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,832.34 : 64,552.77 = 36,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,832.34/64,552.77 = 36,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,832.34x = 64,552.77 × 36,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,832.34x = 2,362,989,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,989,649.87/46,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,456.37

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