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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,032.34, 67,517.28 and 20,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,032.34, 67,517.28 and 20,059.14 is: 30,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,032.34 : 67,517.28 = 20,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,032.34/67,517.28 = 20,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,032.34x = 67,517.28 × 20,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,032.34x = 1,354,338,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,338,571.94/45,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,074.80

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