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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,044.32, 68,935.24 and 31,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,044.32, 68,935.24 and 31,221.32 is: 46,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,044.32 : 68,935.24 = 31,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,044.32/68,935.24 = 31,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,044.32x = 68,935.24 × 31,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,044.32x = 2,152,249,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,249,187.32/46,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,742.99

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