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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,950.49, 68,944.37 and 31,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,950.49, 68,944.37 and 31,150.98 is: 46,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,950.49 : 68,944.37 = 31,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,950.49/68,944.37 = 31,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,950.49x = 68,944.37 × 31,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,950.49x = 2,147,684,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,684,535.23/45,950.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,739.10

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