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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,358.26, 68,035.50 and 13,767.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,358.26, 68,035.50 and 13,767.18 is: 20,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,358.26 : 68,035.50 = 13,767.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,358.26/68,035.50 = 13,767.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,358.26x = 68,035.50 × 13,767.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,358.26x = 936,656,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,656,974.89/45,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.20

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