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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.93, 70,966.29 and 31,562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.93, 70,966.29 and 31,562.82 is: 47,398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.93 : 70,966.29 = 31,562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.93/70,966.29 = 31,562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.93x = 70,966.29 × 31,562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.93x = 2,239,896,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,896,237.34/47,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,398.26

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