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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.21, 70,115.83 and 31,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.21, 70,115.83 and 31,714.13 is: 47,570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.21 : 70,115.83 = 31,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.21/70,115.83 = 31,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.21x = 70,115.83 × 31,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.21x = 2,223,662,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,662,643.68/46,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,570.86

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