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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,919.40, 68,879.10 and 31,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,919.40, 68,879.10 and 31,047.80 is: 46,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,919.40 : 68,879.10 = 31,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,919.40/68,879.10 = 31,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,919.40x = 68,879.10 × 31,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,919.40x = 2,138,544,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,544,520.98/45,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,571.70

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