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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,727, 70,063.56 and 31,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,727, 70,063.56 and 31,953.82 is: 47,912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,727 : 70,063.56 = 31,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,727/70,063.56 = 31,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,727x = 70,063.56 × 31,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,727x = 2,238,798,384.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,798,384.80/46,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,912.31

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