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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,965.70, 68,884.76 and 20,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,965.70, 68,884.76 and 20,944.60 is: 31,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,965.70 : 68,884.76 = 20,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,965.70/68,884.76 = 20,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,965.70x = 68,884.76 × 20,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,965.70x = 1,442,763,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,763,744.30/45,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,387.83

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