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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,055.81, 70,607.91 and 31,271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,055.81, 70,607.91 and 31,271.67 is: 46,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,055.81 : 70,607.91 = 31,271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,055.81/70,607.91 = 31,271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,055.81x = 70,607.91 × 31,271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,055.81x = 2,208,027,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,027,260.91/47,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,923.58

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