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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,231.40, 46,640.60 and 33,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,231.40, 46,640.60 and 33,231.40 is: 46,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,231.40 : 46,640.60 = 33,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,231.40/46,640.60 = 33,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,231.40x = 46,640.60 × 33,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,231.40x = 1,549,932,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,932,434.84/33,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,640.60

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