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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,565.22, 68,339.94 and 20,599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,565.22, 68,339.94 and 20,599.46 is: 30,895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,565.22 : 68,339.94 = 20,599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,565.22/68,339.94 = 20,599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,565.22x = 68,339.94 × 20,599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,565.22x = 1,407,765,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,765,518.73/45,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.62

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