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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.29, 62,854.31 and 31,888.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.29, 62,854.31 and 31,888.87 is: 44,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.29 : 62,854.31 = 31,888.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.29/62,854.31 = 31,888.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.29x = 62,854.31 × 31,888.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.29x = 2,004,352,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,352,843.12/45,525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,027.24

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