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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.98, 64,867.14 and 31,914.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.98, 64,867.14 and 31,914.78 is: 44,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.98 : 64,867.14 = 31,914.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.98/64,867.14 = 31,914.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.98x = 64,867.14 × 31,914.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.98x = 2,070,220,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,220,502.33/46,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,050.08

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