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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,923.49, 68,902.52 and 31,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,923.49, 68,902.52 and 31,270.59 is: 46,917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,923.49 : 68,902.52 = 31,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,923.49/68,902.52 = 31,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,923.49x = 68,902.52 × 31,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,923.49x = 2,154,622,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,622,296.53/45,923.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,917.65

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