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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,217.71, 67,812.69 and 31,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,217.71, 67,812.69 and 31,267.38 is: 46,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,217.71 : 67,812.69 = 31,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,217.71/67,812.69 = 31,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,217.71x = 67,812.69 × 31,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,217.71x = 2,120,325,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,325,147.05/45,217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,891.48

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