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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,166.60, 62,264.58 and 31,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,166.60, 62,264.58 and 31,695.88 is: 43,694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,166.60 : 62,264.58 = 31,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,166.60/62,264.58 = 31,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,166.60x = 62,264.58 × 31,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,166.60x = 1,973,530,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,530,655.93/45,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,694.47

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