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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,540.42, 68,318.87 and 20,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,540.42, 68,318.87 and 20,592.23 is: 30,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,540.42 : 68,318.87 = 20,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,540.42/68,318.87 = 20,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,540.42x = 68,318.87 × 20,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,540.42x = 1,406,837,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,837,439.82/45,540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,892.06

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