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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,916.20, 68,947.20 and 31,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,916.20, 68,947.20 and 31,190.40 is: 46,835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,916.20 : 68,947.20 = 31,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,916.20/68,947.20 = 31,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,916.20x = 68,947.20 × 31,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,916.20x = 2,150,490,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,490,746.88/45,916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,835.12

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