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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,990.13, 70,360.49 and 36,756.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,990.13, 70,360.49 and 36,756.53 is: 55,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,990.13 : 70,360.49 = 36,756.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,990.13/70,360.49 = 36,756.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,990.13x = 70,360.49 × 36,756.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,990.13x = 2,586,207,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,207,201.59/46,990.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,037.24

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