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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.47, 68,134.96 and 13,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.47, 68,134.96 and 13,829.36 is: 20,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.47 : 68,134.96 = 13,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.47/68,134.96 = 13,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.47x = 68,134.96 × 13,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.47x = 942,262,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,262,739.22/45,416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.16

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