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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.80, 67,826.34 and 20,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.80, 67,826.34 and 20,271.24 is: 30,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.80 : 67,826.34 = 20,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.80/67,826.34 = 20,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.80x = 67,826.34 × 20,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.80x = 1,374,924,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,924,016.46/45,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,394.60

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