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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.57, 70,368.65 and 36,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.57, 70,368.65 and 36,761.96 is: 55,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.57 : 70,368.65 = 36,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.57/70,368.65 = 36,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.57x = 70,368.65 × 36,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.57x = 2,586,889,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,889,626.52/46,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,045.39

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