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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998.94, 64,861.50 and 31,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998.94, 64,861.50 and 31,055.44 is: 42,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998.94 : 64,861.50 = 31,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998.94/64,861.50 = 31,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998.94x = 64,861.50 × 31,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998.94x = 2,014,302,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,302,421.56/46,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,858.46

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