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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.64, 68,439.12 and 31,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.64, 68,439.12 and 31,593.24 is: 47,404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.64 : 68,439.12 = 31,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.64/68,439.12 = 31,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.64x = 68,439.12 × 31,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.64x = 2,162,213,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,213,043.39/45,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,404.86

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