Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,404.28, 68,089.14 and 20,763
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,404.28, 68,089.14 and 20,763 is: 31,136.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,404.28 : 68,089.14 = 20,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,404.28/68,089.14 = 20,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,404.28x = 68,089.14 × 20,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,404.28x = 1,413,734,813.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,413,734,813.82/45,404.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,136.60
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