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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,355.51, 68,031.10 and 13,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,355.51, 68,031.10 and 13,764.16 is: 20,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,355.51 : 68,031.10 = 13,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,355.51/68,031.10 = 13,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,355.51x = 68,031.10 × 13,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,355.51x = 936,390,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,390,945.38/45,355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.58

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