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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.06, 68,902.82 and 31,172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.06, 68,902.82 and 31,172.99 is: 46,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.06 : 68,902.82 = 31,172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.06/68,902.82 = 31,172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.06x = 68,902.82 × 31,172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.06x = 2,147,906,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,906,935.22/46,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,684.44

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