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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592.08, 62,945.94 and 31,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592.08, 62,945.94 and 31,275.88 is: 43,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592.08 : 62,945.94 = 31,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592.08/62,945.94 = 31,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592.08x = 62,945.94 × 31,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592.08x = 1,968,689,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,689,665.93/45,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,180.52

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