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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368, 68,070.61 and 20,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368, 68,070.61 and 20,054.13 is: 30,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368 : 68,070.61 = 20,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368/68,070.61 = 20,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368x = 68,070.61 × 20,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368x = 1,365,096,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,096,862.12/45,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,089.42

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