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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,777.32, 70,176.93 and 31,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,777.32, 70,176.93 and 31,993.20 is: 47,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,777.32 : 70,176.93 = 31,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,777.32/70,176.93 = 31,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,777.32x = 70,176.93 × 31,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,777.32x = 2,245,184,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,184,556.88/46,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,997.29

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