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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,605.58, 64,270.77 and 31,326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,605.58, 64,270.77 and 31,326.58 is: 43,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,605.58 : 64,270.77 = 31,326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,605.58/64,270.77 = 31,326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,605.58x = 64,270.77 × 31,326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,605.58x = 2,013,383,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,383,418.07/46,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,200.48

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