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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,462.83, 68,194.11 and 20,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,462.83, 68,194.11 and 20,473.62 is: 30,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,462.83 : 68,194.11 = 20,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,462.83/68,194.11 = 20,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,462.83x = 68,194.11 × 20,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,462.83x = 1,396,180,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,180,294.38/45,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,710.37

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