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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.84, 64,681.80 and 36,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.84, 64,681.80 and 36,219.44 is: 50,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.84 : 64,681.80 = 36,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.84/64,681.80 = 36,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.84x = 64,681.80 × 36,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.84x = 2,342,738,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,738,574.19/46,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,000.99

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