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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,042.48, 70,587.96 and 31,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,042.48, 70,587.96 and 31,258.34 is: 46,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,042.48 : 70,587.96 = 31,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,042.48/70,587.96 = 31,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,042.48x = 70,587.96 × 31,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,042.48x = 2,206,462,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,462,453.59/47,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,903.62

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