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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,878.18, 64,542.06 and 37,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,878.18, 64,542.06 and 37,955.22 is: 52,256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,878.18 : 64,542.06 = 37,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,878.18/64,542.06 = 37,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,878.18x = 64,542.06 × 37,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,878.18x = 2,449,708,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,708,086.55/46,878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,256.89

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