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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,380.44, 68,075.52 and 13,790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,380.44, 68,075.52 and 13,790.44 is: 20,687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,380.44 : 68,075.52 = 13,790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,380.44/68,075.52 = 13,790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,380.44x = 68,075.52 × 13,790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,380.44x = 938,791,374.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,791,374.03/45,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.14

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