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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969.96, 68,899.20 and 20,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969.96, 68,899.20 and 20,975.76 is: 31,438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969.96 : 68,899.20 = 20,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969.96/68,899.20 = 20,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969.96x = 68,899.20 × 20,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969.96x = 1,445,213,083.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,213,083.39/45,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,438.21

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