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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.70, 64,171.23 and 31,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.70, 64,171.23 and 31,329.27 is: 43,269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.70 : 64,171.23 = 31,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.70/64,171.23 = 31,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.70x = 64,171.23 × 31,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.70x = 2,010,437,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,437,790.90/46,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,269.93

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