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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.78, 46,851.82 and 31,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.78, 46,851.82 and 31,292.87 is: 43,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.78 : 46,851.82 = 31,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.78/46,851.82 = 31,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.78x = 46,851.82 × 31,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.78x = 1,466,127,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,127,600.03/33,974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,153.42

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