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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,626.17, 64,321.97 and 31,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,626.17, 64,321.97 and 31,524.01 is: 43,488.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,626.17 : 64,321.97 = 31,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,626.17/64,321.97 = 31,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,626.17x = 64,321.97 × 31,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,626.17x = 2,027,686,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,686,107.07/46,626.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,488.16

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