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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007, 63,537.85 and 31,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007, 63,537.85 and 31,704.02 is: 43,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007 : 63,537.85 = 31,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007/63,537.85 = 31,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007x = 63,537.85 × 31,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007x = 2,014,405,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,405,267.16/46,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,784.76

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