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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.33, 68,774.23 and 20,871.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.33, 68,774.23 and 20,871.91 is: 31,307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.33 : 68,774.23 = 20,871.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.33/68,774.23 = 20,871.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.33x = 68,774.23 × 20,871.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.33x = 1,435,449,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,449,538.88/45,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,307.97

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