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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,778.83, 70,179.18 and 31,994.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,778.83, 70,179.18 and 31,994.71 is: 47,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,778.83 : 70,179.18 = 31,994.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,778.83/70,179.18 = 31,994.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,778.83x = 70,179.18 × 31,994.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,778.83x = 2,245,362,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,362,512.14/46,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,999.54

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