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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,837.59, 68,597.82 and 31,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,837.59, 68,597.82 and 31,702.73 is: 47,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,837.59 : 68,597.82 = 31,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,837.59/68,597.82 = 31,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,837.59x = 68,597.82 × 31,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,837.59x = 2,174,737,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,737,823.06/45,837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,444.42

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