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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,751.21, 64,483.91 and 31,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,751.21, 64,483.91 and 31,637.21 is: 43,637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,751.21 : 64,483.91 = 31,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,751.21/64,483.91 = 31,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,751.21x = 64,483.91 × 31,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,751.21x = 2,040,091,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,091,002.29/46,751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,637.19

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