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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,779.28, 68,665.08 and 31,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,779.28, 68,665.08 and 31,082.64 is: 46,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,779.28 : 68,665.08 = 31,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,779.28/68,665.08 = 31,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,779.28x = 68,665.08 × 31,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,779.28x = 2,134,291,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,291,962.21/45,779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,621.35

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