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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.26, 64,329.27 and 31,518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.26, 64,329.27 and 31,518.67 is: 43,461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.26 : 64,329.27 = 31,518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.26/64,329.27 = 31,518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.26x = 64,329.27 × 31,518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.26x = 2,027,573,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,573,032.47/46,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,461.41

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