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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,605.18, 64,293.16 and 31,503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,605.18, 64,293.16 and 31,503.11 is: 43,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,605.18 : 64,293.16 = 31,503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,605.18/64,293.16 = 31,503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,605.18x = 64,293.16 × 31,503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,605.18x = 2,025,434,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,434,334.21/46,605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,459.43

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