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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,182.97, 63,638.34 and 31,847.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,182.97, 63,638.34 and 31,847.17 is: 43,884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182.97 : 63,638.34 = 31,847.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182.97/63,638.34 = 31,847.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182.97x = 63,638.34 × 31,847.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182.97x = 2,026,701,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,701,032.50/46,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,884.16

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