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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.23, 68,038.66 and 13,766.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.23, 68,038.66 and 13,766.67 is: 20,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.23 : 68,038.66 = 13,766.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.23/68,038.66 = 13,766.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.23x = 68,038.66 × 13,766.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.23x = 936,665,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,665,779.46/45,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.67

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