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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,518.31, 64,064.14 and 46,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,518.31, 64,064.14 and 46,372.51 is: 63,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,518.31 : 64,064.14 = 46,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,518.31/64,064.14 = 46,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,518.31x = 64,064.14 × 46,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,518.31x = 2,970,814,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,814,972.79/46,518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,863.35

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