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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,391.20, 68,086.80 and 13,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,391.20, 68,086.80 and 13,801.20 is: 20,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,391.20 : 68,086.80 = 13,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,391.20/68,086.80 = 13,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,391.20x = 68,086.80 × 13,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,391.20x = 939,679,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,679,544.16/45,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.80

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