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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,355.95, 68,034.06 and 13,766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,355.95, 68,034.06 and 13,766.27 is: 20,649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,355.95 : 68,034.06 = 13,766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,355.95/68,034.06 = 13,766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,355.95x = 68,034.06 × 13,766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,355.95x = 936,574,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,574,898.99/45,355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.44

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