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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,029.86, 68,996.91 and 31,239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,029.86, 68,996.91 and 31,239.98 is: 46,827.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,029.86 : 68,996.91 = 31,239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,029.86/68,996.91 = 31,239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,029.86x = 68,996.91 × 31,239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,029.86x = 2,155,462,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,462,088.46/46,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,827.47

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