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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,450.67, 64,121.52 and 31,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,450.67, 64,121.52 and 31,363.74 is: 43,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,450.67 : 64,121.52 = 31,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,450.67/64,121.52 = 31,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,450.67x = 64,121.52 × 31,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,450.67x = 2,011,090,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,090,799.30/46,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,295.20

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