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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,721.83, 70,010.98 and 31,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,721.83, 70,010.98 and 31,709.44 is: 47,515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,721.83 : 70,010.98 = 31,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,721.83/70,010.98 = 31,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,721.83x = 70,010.98 × 31,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,721.83x = 2,220,008,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,008,715.35/46,721.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,515.45

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