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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,388.23, 68,082.32 and 13,798.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,388.23, 68,082.32 and 13,798.55 is: 20,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,388.23 : 68,082.32 = 13,798.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,388.23/68,082.32 = 13,798.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,388.23x = 68,082.32 × 13,798.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,388.23x = 939,436,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,436,887.23/45,388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.81

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