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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,164.82, 65,114.33 and 31,270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,164.82, 65,114.33 and 31,270.77 is: 43,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,164.82 : 65,114.33 = 31,270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,164.82/65,114.33 = 31,270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,164.82x = 65,114.33 × 31,270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,164.82x = 2,036,175,080.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,175,080.78/47,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,171.48

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