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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,909.52, 64,819.08 and 37,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,909.52, 64,819.08 and 37,555.28 is: 51,893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,909.52 : 64,819.08 = 37,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,909.52/64,819.08 = 37,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,909.52x = 64,819.08 × 37,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,909.52x = 2,434,298,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,298,698.74/46,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,893.49

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