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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,843.08, 68,676.78 and 31,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,843.08, 68,676.78 and 31,026.44 is: 46,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,843.08 : 68,676.78 = 31,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,843.08/68,676.78 = 31,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,843.08x = 68,676.78 × 31,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,843.08x = 2,130,795,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,795,994.06/45,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,480.21

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