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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.54, 70,523.56 and 31,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.54, 70,523.56 and 31,215.48 is: 46,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.54 : 70,523.56 = 31,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.54/70,523.56 = 31,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.54x = 70,523.56 × 31,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.54x = 2,201,426,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,426,551.26/46,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,839.32

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