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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,231.39, 63,782.20 and 34,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,231.39, 63,782.20 and 34,160.97 is: 47,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,231.39 : 63,782.20 = 34,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,231.39/63,782.20 = 34,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,231.39x = 63,782.20 × 34,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,231.39x = 2,178,862,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,862,102.62/46,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,129.49

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