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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,936.99, 68,924.12 and 31,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,936.99, 68,924.12 and 31,137.48 is: 46,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,936.99 : 68,924.12 = 31,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,936.99/68,924.12 = 31,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,936.99x = 68,924.12 × 31,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,936.99x = 2,146,123,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,123,252.33/45,936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,718.85

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