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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,665.08, 64,377.32 and 31,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,665.08, 64,377.32 and 31,552.28 is: 43,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,665.08 : 64,377.32 = 31,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,665.08/64,377.32 = 31,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,665.08x = 64,377.32 × 31,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,665.08x = 2,031,250,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,250,746.64/46,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,528.28

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