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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,445.56, 68,136.72 and 20,131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,445.56, 68,136.72 and 20,131.34 is: 30,183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,445.56 : 68,136.72 = 20,131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,445.56/68,136.72 = 20,131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,445.56x = 68,136.72 × 20,131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,445.56x = 1,371,683,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,683,136.12/45,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,183.00

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