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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,551.82, 68,295.44 and 20,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,551.82, 68,295.44 and 20,237.42 is: 30,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,551.82 : 68,295.44 = 20,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,551.82/68,295.44 = 20,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,551.82x = 68,295.44 × 20,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,551.82x = 1,382,123,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,123,503.36/45,551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,341.78

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