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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,997.92, 64,867.52 and 36,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,997.92, 64,867.52 and 36,768.72 is: 50,748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,997.92 : 64,867.52 = 36,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,997.92/64,867.52 = 36,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,997.92x = 64,867.52 × 36,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,997.92x = 2,385,095,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,095,679.97/46,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,748.96

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