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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,741.58, 64,481.55 and 31,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,741.58, 64,481.55 and 31,629.50 is: 43,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,741.58 : 64,481.55 = 31,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,741.58/64,481.55 = 31,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,741.58x = 64,481.55 × 31,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,741.58x = 2,039,519,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,519,185.73/46,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,633.94

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