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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,261.26, 67,914.50 and 20,319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,261.26, 67,914.50 and 20,319.06 is: 30,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,261.26 : 67,914.50 = 20,319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,261.26/67,914.50 = 20,319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,261.26x = 67,914.50 × 20,319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,261.26x = 1,379,958,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,958,800.37/45,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,488.74

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