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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,781.82, 70,183.68 and 31,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,781.82, 70,183.68 and 31,997.70 is: 48,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,781.82 : 70,183.68 = 31,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,781.82/70,183.68 = 31,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,781.82x = 70,183.68 × 31,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,781.82x = 2,245,716,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,716,337.54/46,781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,004.04

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