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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,589.78, 69,835.44 and 31,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,589.78, 69,835.44 and 31,761.92 is: 47,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,589.78 : 69,835.44 = 31,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,589.78/69,835.44 = 31,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,589.78x = 69,835.44 × 31,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,589.78x = 2,218,107,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,107,658.44/46,589.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,609.32

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