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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.01, 64,081.90 and 31,330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.01, 64,081.90 and 31,330.71 is: 43,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.01 : 64,081.90 = 31,330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.01/64,081.90 = 31,330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.01x = 64,081.90 × 31,330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.01x = 2,007,731,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,731,026.41/46,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,212.32

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