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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,431.96, 68,148.66 and 13,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,431.96, 68,148.66 and 13,842.68 is: 20,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,431.96 : 68,148.66 = 13,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,431.96/68,148.66 = 13,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,431.96x = 68,148.66 × 13,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,431.96x = 943,360,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,360,092.81/45,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.24

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