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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,491.84, 68,247.72 and 13,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,491.84, 68,247.72 and 13,904.52 is: 20,859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,491.84 : 68,247.72 = 13,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,491.84/68,247.72 = 13,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,491.84x = 68,247.72 × 13,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,491.84x = 948,951,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,951,787.69/45,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,859.82

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