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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,413.61, 68,123.90 and 13,826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,413.61, 68,123.90 and 13,826.37 is: 20,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,413.61 : 68,123.90 = 13,826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,413.61/68,123.90 = 13,826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,413.61x = 68,123.90 × 13,826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,413.61x = 941,906,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,906,049.92/45,413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.61

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