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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,496.68, 68,245.19 and 13,906.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,496.68, 68,245.19 and 13,906.62 is: 20,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,496.68 : 68,245.19 = 13,906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,496.68/68,245.19 = 13,906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,496.68x = 68,245.19 × 13,906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,496.68x = 949,059,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,059,599.31/45,496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,859.98

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