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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.63, 64,289.63 and 31,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.63, 64,289.63 and 31,490.02 is: 43,421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.63 : 64,289.63 = 31,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.63/64,289.63 = 31,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.63x = 64,289.63 × 31,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.63x = 2,024,481,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,481,255.59/46,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,421.79

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