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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,832.17, 68,604.43 and 31,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,832.17, 68,604.43 and 31,517.10 is: 47,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,832.17 : 68,604.43 = 31,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,832.17/68,604.43 = 31,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,832.17x = 68,604.43 × 31,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,832.17x = 2,162,212,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,212,680.75/45,832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,176.75

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