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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,415.59, 68,122.59 and 20,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,415.59, 68,122.59 and 20,437.96 is: 30,656.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,415.59 : 68,122.59 = 20,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,415.59/68,122.59 = 20,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,415.59x = 68,122.59 × 20,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,415.59x = 1,392,286,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,286,769.52/45,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,656.58

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