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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.44, 68,271.70 and 13,922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.44, 68,271.70 and 13,922.94 is: 20,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.44 : 68,271.70 = 13,922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.44/68,271.70 = 13,922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.44x = 68,271.70 × 13,922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.44x = 950,542,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,542,782.80/45,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,887.18

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