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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.88, 69,395.94 and 31,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.88, 69,395.94 and 31,457.16 is: 47,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.88 : 69,395.94 = 31,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.88/69,395.94 = 31,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.88x = 69,395.94 × 31,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.88x = 2,182,999,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,999,187.93/46,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,159.32

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