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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,405.25, 68,099.82 and 13,807.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,405.25, 68,099.82 and 13,807.65 is: 20,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,405.25 : 68,099.82 = 13,807.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,405.25/68,099.82 = 13,807.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,405.25x = 68,099.82 × 13,807.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,405.25x = 940,298,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,298,479.62/45,405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.03

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