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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,340.89, 68,009.17 and 13,749.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,340.89, 68,009.17 and 13,749.54 is: 20,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,340.89 : 68,009.17 = 13,749.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,340.89/68,009.17 = 13,749.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,340.89x = 68,009.17 × 13,749.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,340.89x = 935,094,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,094,803.28/45,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.65

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