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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,535.17, 68,310.98 and 20,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,535.17, 68,310.98 and 20,586.97 is: 30,884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,535.17 : 68,310.98 = 20,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,535.17/68,310.98 = 20,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,535.17x = 68,310.98 × 20,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,535.17x = 1,406,315,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,315,976.62/45,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,884.17

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