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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.54, 67,717.78 and 20,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.54, 67,717.78 and 20,180.58 is: 30,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.54 : 67,717.78 = 20,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.54/67,717.78 = 20,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.54x = 67,717.78 × 20,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.54x = 1,366,584,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,584,076.71/45,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,274.66

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