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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.17, 67,716.86 and 20,167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.17, 67,716.86 and 20,167.21 is: 30,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.17 : 67,716.86 = 20,167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.17/67,716.86 = 20,167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.17x = 67,716.86 × 20,167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.17x = 1,365,660,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,660,136.16/45,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,261.81

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