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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,571.10, 64,251.43 and 31,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,571.10, 64,251.43 and 31,261.39 is: 43,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,571.10 : 64,251.43 = 31,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,571.10/64,251.43 = 31,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,571.10x = 64,251.43 × 31,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,571.10x = 2,008,589,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,589,133.92/46,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,129.52

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