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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,423.62, 64,041.30 and 31,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,423.62, 64,041.30 and 31,297.14 is: 43,174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,423.62 : 64,041.30 = 31,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,423.62/64,041.30 = 31,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,423.62x = 64,041.30 × 31,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,423.62x = 2,004,309,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,309,531.88/46,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,174.35

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