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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,852.08, 68,690.28 and 31,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,852.08, 68,690.28 and 31,035.44 is: 46,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,852.08 : 68,690.28 = 31,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,852.08/68,690.28 = 31,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,852.08x = 68,690.28 × 31,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,852.08x = 2,131,833,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,833,063.52/45,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,493.70

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