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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,462.58, 68,193.74 and 20,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,462.58, 68,193.74 and 20,473.38 is: 30,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,462.58 : 68,193.74 = 20,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,462.58/68,193.74 = 20,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,462.58x = 68,193.74 × 20,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,462.58x = 1,396,156,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,156,352.64/45,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,710.01

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