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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,498.60, 68,231.70 and 20,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,498.60, 68,231.70 and 20,550.60 is: 30,818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,498.60 : 68,231.70 = 20,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,498.60/68,231.70 = 20,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,498.60x = 68,231.70 × 20,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,498.60x = 1,402,202,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,202,374.02/45,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,818.58

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