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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,778.58, 70,178.81 and 31,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,778.58, 70,178.81 and 31,994.46 is: 47,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,778.58 : 70,178.81 = 31,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,778.58/70,178.81 = 31,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,778.58x = 70,178.81 × 31,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,778.58x = 2,245,332,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,332,969.42/46,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,999.17

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