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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,223.40, 46,835.10 and 31,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,223.40, 46,835.10 and 31,223.40 is: 46,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,223.40 : 46,835.10 = 31,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,223.40/46,835.10 = 31,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,223.40x = 46,835.10 × 31,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,223.40x = 1,462,351,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,351,061.34/31,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,835.10

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