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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.36, 68,997.66 and 31,240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.36, 68,997.66 and 31,240.48 is: 46,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.36 : 68,997.66 = 31,240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.36/68,997.66 = 31,240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.36x = 68,997.66 × 31,240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.36x = 2,155,520,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,520,017.28/46,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,828.22

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