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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,541.17, 68,319.99 and 20,592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,541.17, 68,319.99 and 20,592.97 is: 30,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,541.17 : 68,319.99 = 20,592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,541.17/68,319.99 = 20,592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,541.17x = 68,319.99 × 20,592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,541.17x = 1,406,911,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,911,333.67/45,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,893.17

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