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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,676.60, 68,513.94 and 21,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,676.60, 68,513.94 and 21,052.60 is: 31,578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,676.60 : 68,513.94 = 21,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,676.60/68,513.94 = 21,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,676.60x = 68,513.94 × 21,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,676.60x = 1,442,396,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,396,573.24/45,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,578.46

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