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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,424.62, 64,042.68 and 31,298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,424.62, 64,042.68 and 31,298.14 is: 43,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,424.62 : 64,042.68 = 31,298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,424.62/64,042.68 = 31,298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,424.62x = 64,042.68 × 31,298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,424.62x = 2,004,416,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,416,764.62/46,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,175.73

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