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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.66, 67,965.14 and 20,344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.66, 67,965.14 and 20,344.29 is: 30,505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.66 : 67,965.14 = 20,344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.66/67,965.14 = 20,344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.66x = 67,965.14 × 20,344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.66x = 1,382,702,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,702,568.91/45,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,505.96

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