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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.33, 70,172.52 and 31,728.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.33, 70,172.52 and 31,728.97 is: 47,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.33 : 70,172.52 = 31,728.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.33/70,172.52 = 31,728.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.33x = 70,172.52 × 31,728.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.33x = 2,226,501,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,501,781.90/46,759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,616.20

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