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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.76, 63,526.92 and 34,681.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.76, 63,526.92 and 34,681.23 is: 47,862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.76 : 63,526.92 = 34,681.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.76/63,526.92 = 34,681.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.76x = 63,526.92 × 34,681.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.76x = 2,203,191,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,191,723.71/46,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,862.43

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