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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,717.55, 69,912.30 and 31,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,717.55, 69,912.30 and 31,955.30 is: 47,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,717.55 : 69,912.30 = 31,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,717.55/69,912.30 = 31,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,717.55x = 69,912.30 × 31,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,717.55x = 2,234,068,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,068,520.19/46,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,820.76

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