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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,366.76, 63,975.42 and 31,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,366.76, 63,975.42 and 31,287.40 is: 43,169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,366.76 : 63,975.42 = 31,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,366.76/63,975.42 = 31,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,366.76x = 63,975.42 × 31,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,366.76x = 2,001,624,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,624,555.71/46,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,169.39

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