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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,777.82, 70,177.68 and 31,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,777.82, 70,177.68 and 31,993.70 is: 47,998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,777.82 : 70,177.68 = 31,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,777.82/70,177.68 = 31,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,777.82x = 70,177.68 × 31,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,777.82x = 2,245,243,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,243,640.62/46,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,998.04

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