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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.20, 67,960.80 and 31,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.20, 67,960.80 and 31,310.40 is: 46,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.20 : 67,960.80 = 31,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.20/67,960.80 = 31,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.20x = 67,960.80 × 31,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.20x = 2,127,879,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,879,832.32/45,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,965.60

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