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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.59, 68,225.38 and 13,892.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.59, 68,225.38 and 13,892.37 is: 20,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.59 : 68,225.38 = 13,892.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.59/68,225.38 = 13,892.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.59x = 68,225.38 × 13,892.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.59x = 947,812,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,812,222.35/45,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.56

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