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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.27, 68,160.08 and 31,416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.27, 68,160.08 and 31,416.86 is: 47,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.27 : 68,160.08 = 31,416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.27/68,160.08 = 31,416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.27x = 68,160.08 × 31,416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.27x = 2,141,375,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,375,939.89/45,479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,084.66

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