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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,463.27, 68,194.91 and 13,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,463.27, 68,194.91 and 13,873.50 is: 20,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,463.27 : 68,194.91 = 13,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,463.27/68,194.91 = 13,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,463.27x = 68,194.91 × 13,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,463.27x = 946,102,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,102,118.57/45,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.25

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