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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,230.46, 67,850.01 and 20,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,230.46, 67,850.01 and 20,269.50 is: 30,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,230.46 : 67,850.01 = 20,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,230.46/67,850.01 = 20,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,230.46x = 67,850.01 × 20,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,230.46x = 1,375,285,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,285,777.70/45,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,406.19

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