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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,699.86, 70,007.58 and 31,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,699.86, 70,007.58 and 31,711.98 is: 47,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,699.86 : 70,007.58 = 31,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,699.86/70,007.58 = 31,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,699.86x = 70,007.58 × 31,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,699.86x = 2,220,078,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,078,976.81/46,699.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,539.31

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