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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,347.31, 68,021.12 and 13,757.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,347.31, 68,021.12 and 13,757.65 is: 20,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,347.31 : 68,021.12 = 13,757.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,347.31/68,021.12 = 13,757.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,347.31x = 68,021.12 × 13,757.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,347.31x = 935,810,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,810,761.57/45,347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.52

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