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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,434.78, 68,154.48 and 13,842.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,434.78, 68,154.48 and 13,842.38 is: 20,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,434.78 : 68,154.48 = 13,842.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,434.78/68,154.48 = 13,842.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,434.78x = 68,154.48 × 13,842.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,434.78x = 943,419,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,419,870.09/45,434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.27

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