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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,872.29, 68,826.84 and 20,924.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,872.29, 68,826.84 and 20,924.11 is: 31,394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,872.29 : 68,826.84 = 20,924.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,872.29/68,826.84 = 20,924.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,872.29x = 68,826.84 × 20,924.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,872.29x = 1,440,140,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,140,371.11/45,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,394.56

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