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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,650.76, 64,327.23 and 31,517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,650.76, 64,327.23 and 31,517.14 is: 43,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,650.76 : 64,327.23 = 31,517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,650.76/64,327.23 = 31,517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,650.76x = 64,327.23 × 31,517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,650.76x = 2,027,410,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,410,313.72/46,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,459.32

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