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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,573.76, 64,255.12 and 31,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,573.76, 64,255.12 and 31,264.08 is: 43,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,573.76 : 64,255.12 = 31,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,573.76/64,255.12 = 31,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,573.76x = 64,255.12 × 31,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,573.76x = 2,008,877,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,877,212.09/46,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,133.24

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