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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,464.96, 64,174.50 and 31,331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,464.96, 64,174.50 and 31,331.64 is: 43,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,464.96 : 64,174.50 = 31,331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,464.96/64,174.50 = 31,331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,464.96x = 64,174.50 × 31,331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,464.96x = 2,010,692,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,692,331.18/46,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,273.30

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