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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,605.12, 64,293.07 and 31,503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,605.12, 64,293.07 and 31,503.05 is: 43,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,605.12 : 64,293.07 = 31,503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,605.12/64,293.07 = 31,503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,605.12x = 64,293.07 × 31,503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,605.12x = 2,025,427,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,427,638.13/46,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,459.34

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