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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,886.02, 68,782.47 and 31,096.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,886.02, 68,782.47 and 31,096.41 is: 46,613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,886.02 : 68,782.47 = 31,096.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,886.02/68,782.47 = 31,096.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,886.02x = 68,782.47 × 31,096.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,886.02x = 2,138,887,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,887,887.93/45,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,613.06

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