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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.40, 68,007.60 and 31,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.40, 68,007.60 and 31,341.60 is: 47,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.40 : 68,007.60 = 31,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.40/68,007.60 = 31,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.40x = 68,007.60 × 31,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.40x = 2,131,466,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,466,996.16/45,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,012.40

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