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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,246.72, 67,870.02 and 31,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,246.72, 67,870.02 and 31,001.16 is: 46,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,246.72 : 67,870.02 = 31,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,246.72/67,870.02 = 31,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,246.72x = 67,870.02 × 31,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,246.72x = 2,104,049,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,049,349.22/45,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,501.70

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