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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.42, 68,336.91 and 20,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.42, 68,336.91 and 20,604.24 is: 30,910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.42 : 68,336.91 = 20,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.42/68,336.91 = 20,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.42x = 68,336.91 × 20,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.42x = 1,408,030,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,030,094.50/45,552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,910.11

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