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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,886.09, 68,814.55 and 31,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,886.09, 68,814.55 and 31,189.45 is: 46,774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,886.09 : 68,814.55 = 31,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,886.09/68,814.55 = 31,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,886.09x = 68,814.55 × 31,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,886.09x = 2,146,287,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,287,966.50/45,886.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,774.26

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