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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,457.15, 68,196.06 and 13,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,457.15, 68,196.06 and 13,870.04 is: 20,808.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,457.15 : 68,196.06 = 13,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,457.15/68,196.06 = 13,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,457.15x = 68,196.06 × 13,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,457.15x = 945,882,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,882,080.04/45,457.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.21

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