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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.60, 68,039.40 and 20,735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.60, 68,039.40 and 20,735.60 is: 31,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.60 : 68,039.40 = 20,735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.60/68,039.40 = 20,735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.60x = 68,039.40 × 20,735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.60x = 1,410,837,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,837,782.64/45,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,103.40

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