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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.82, 68,229.72 and 13,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.82, 68,229.72 and 13,892.52 is: 20,841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.82 : 68,229.72 = 13,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.82/68,229.72 = 13,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.82x = 68,229.72 × 13,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.82x = 947,882,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,882,749.69/45,479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,841.83

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