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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,599.60, 68,399.40 and 21,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,599.60, 68,399.40 and 21,023.60 is: 31,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,599.60 : 68,399.40 = 21,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,599.60/68,399.40 = 21,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,599.60x = 68,399.40 × 21,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,599.60x = 1,438,001,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,001,625.84/45,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,535.40

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