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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,839.58, 68,671.53 and 31,022.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,839.58, 68,671.53 and 31,022.94 is: 46,474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,839.58 : 68,671.53 = 31,022.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,839.58/68,671.53 = 31,022.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,839.58x = 68,671.53 × 31,022.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,839.58x = 2,130,392,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,392,754.90/45,839.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,474.96

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