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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,086.80, 70,565.40 and 31,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,086.80, 70,565.40 and 31,246.80 is: 46,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,086.80 : 70,565.40 = 31,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,086.80/70,565.40 = 31,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,086.80x = 70,565.40 × 31,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,086.80x = 2,204,942,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,942,940.72/47,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,827.20

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