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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,997.94, 64,860.12 and 31,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,997.94, 64,860.12 and 31,054.44 is: 42,857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,997.94 : 64,860.12 = 31,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,997.94/64,860.12 = 31,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,997.94x = 64,860.12 × 31,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,997.94x = 2,014,194,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,194,704.93/46,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,857.08

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