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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.94, 67,949.28 and 31,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.94, 67,949.28 and 31,257.16 is: 46,900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.94 : 67,949.28 = 31,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.94/67,949.28 = 31,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.94x = 67,949.28 × 31,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.94x = 2,123,901,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,901,346.97/45,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,900.83

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