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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.23, 68,215.80 and 31,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.23, 68,215.80 and 31,361.27 is: 47,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.23 : 68,215.80 = 31,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.23/68,215.80 = 31,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.23x = 68,215.80 × 31,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.23x = 2,139,333,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,333,780.99/45,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,084.32

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