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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,610.64, 68,437.61 and 31,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,610.64, 68,437.61 and 31,592.24 is: 47,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610.64 : 68,437.61 = 31,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610.64/68,437.61 = 31,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610.64x = 68,437.61 × 31,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610.64x = 2,162,097,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,097,136.94/45,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,403.36

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