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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.63, 52,301.74 and 31,306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.63, 52,301.74 and 31,306.86 is: 46,720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.63 : 52,301.74 = 31,306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.63/52,301.74 = 31,306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.63x = 52,301.74 × 31,306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.63x = 1,637,403,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,403,094.94/35,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,720.71

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