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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,364.76, 63,972.66 and 31,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,364.76, 63,972.66 and 31,285.40 is: 43,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,364.76 : 63,972.66 = 31,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,364.76/63,972.66 = 31,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,364.76x = 63,972.66 × 31,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,364.76x = 2,001,410,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,410,257.16/46,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,166.63

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