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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,028.48, 63,479.96 and 31,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,028.48, 63,479.96 and 31,711.16 is: 43,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,028.48 : 63,479.96 = 31,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,028.48/63,479.96 = 31,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,028.48x = 63,479.96 × 31,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,028.48x = 2,013,023,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,023,168.35/46,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,734.30

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