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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.20, 67,613.60 and 20,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.20, 67,613.60 and 20,086.08 is: 30,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.20 : 67,613.60 = 20,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.20/67,613.60 = 20,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.20x = 67,613.60 × 20,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.20x = 1,358,092,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,092,178.69/45,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,137.50

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