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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,349.53, 68,000.97 and 20,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,349.53, 68,000.97 and 20,368.14 is: 30,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,349.53 : 68,000.97 = 20,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,349.53/68,000.97 = 20,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,349.53x = 68,000.97 × 20,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,349.53x = 1,385,053,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,053,277.10/45,349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,541.73

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