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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,614.24, 64,351.44 and 31,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,614.24, 64,351.44 and 31,586.28 is: 43,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,614.24 : 64,351.44 = 31,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,614.24/64,351.44 = 31,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,614.24x = 64,351.44 × 31,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,614.24x = 2,032,622,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,622,602.24/46,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,605.19

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