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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,938.39, 70,407.59 and 31,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,938.39, 70,407.59 and 31,174.22 is: 46,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,938.39 : 70,407.59 = 31,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,938.39/70,407.59 = 31,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,938.39x = 70,407.59 × 31,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,938.39x = 2,194,901,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,901,700.33/46,938.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,761.33

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