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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.80, 68,006.10 and 20,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.80, 68,006.10 and 20,358.20 is: 30,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.80 : 68,006.10 = 20,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.80/68,006.10 = 20,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.80x = 68,006.10 × 20,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.80x = 1,384,481,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,481,785.02/45,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,543.77

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