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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,886.28, 68,814.83 and 31,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,886.28, 68,814.83 and 31,189.64 is: 46,774.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,886.28 : 68,814.83 = 31,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,886.28/68,814.83 = 31,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,886.28x = 68,814.83 × 31,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,886.28x = 2,146,309,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,309,774.36/45,886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,774.54

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