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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,946.33, 71,897.63 and 31,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,946.33, 71,897.63 and 31,051.76 is: 46,563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,946.33 : 71,897.63 = 31,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,946.33/71,897.63 = 31,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,946.33x = 71,897.63 × 31,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,946.33x = 2,232,547,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,547,436.58/47,946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,563.47

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