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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,609.60, 68,412.90 and 20,649.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,609.60, 68,412.90 and 20,649.65 is: 30,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,609.60 : 68,412.90 = 20,649.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,609.60/68,412.90 = 20,649.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,609.60x = 68,412.90 × 20,649.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,609.60x = 1,412,702,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,702,440.49/45,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,973.80

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