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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005, 63,535.09 and 31,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005, 63,535.09 and 31,702.02 is: 43,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005 : 63,535.09 = 31,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005/63,535.09 = 31,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005x = 63,535.09 × 31,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005x = 2,014,190,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,190,693.88/46,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,782.00

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