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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.62, 70,067.50 and 31,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.62, 70,067.50 and 31,956.44 is: 47,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.62 : 70,067.50 = 31,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.62/70,067.50 = 31,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.62x = 70,067.50 × 31,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.62x = 2,239,107,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,107,429.47/46,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,916.23

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