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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.74, 64,516.77 and 31,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.74, 64,516.77 and 31,662.06 is: 43,677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.74 : 64,516.77 = 31,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.74/64,516.77 = 31,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.74x = 64,516.77 × 31,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.74x = 2,042,733,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,733,842.75/46,768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,677.33

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