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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,499.68, 68,253.09 and 20,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,499.68, 68,253.09 and 20,553.72 is: 30,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,499.68 : 68,253.09 = 20,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,499.68/68,253.09 = 20,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,499.68x = 68,253.09 × 20,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,499.68x = 1,402,854,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,854,900.99/45,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,832.19

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