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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,475.98, 68,221.59 and 20,515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,475.98, 68,221.59 and 20,515.42 is: 30,776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,475.98 : 68,221.59 = 20,515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,475.98/68,221.59 = 20,515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,475.98x = 68,221.59 × 20,515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,475.98x = 1,399,594,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,594,571.92/45,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,776.57

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