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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,029.36, 68,996.16 and 31,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,029.36, 68,996.16 and 31,239.48 is: 46,826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,029.36 : 68,996.16 = 31,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,029.36/68,996.16 = 31,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,029.36x = 68,996.16 × 31,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,029.36x = 2,155,404,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,404,160.40/46,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,826.72

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