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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,260.38, 63,806.39 and 31,925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,260.38, 63,806.39 and 31,925.68 is: 44,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,260.38 : 63,806.39 = 31,925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,260.38/63,806.39 = 31,925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,260.38x = 63,806.39 × 31,925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,260.38x = 2,037,062,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,062,389.10/46,260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,034.71

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