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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,541.27, 68,291.84 and 20,580.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,541.27, 68,291.84 and 20,580.31 is: 30,861.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,541.27 : 68,291.84 = 20,580.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,541.27/68,291.84 = 20,580.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,541.27x = 68,291.84 × 20,580.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,541.27x = 1,405,467,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,467,374.49/45,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,861.40

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