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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,382.68, 68,059.98 and 13,791.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,382.68, 68,059.98 and 13,791.47 is: 20,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,382.68 : 68,059.98 = 13,791.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,382.68/68,059.98 = 13,791.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,382.68x = 68,059.98 × 13,791.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,382.68x = 938,646,832.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,646,832.07/45,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.93

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