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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998.32, 70,360.92 and 36,578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998.32, 70,360.92 and 36,578.48 is: 54,761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998.32 : 70,360.92 = 36,578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998.32/70,360.92 = 36,578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998.32x = 70,360.92 × 36,578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998.32x = 2,573,695,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,695,505.00/46,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,761.44

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