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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.82, 68,240.70 and 13,912.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.82, 68,240.70 and 13,912.38 is: 20,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.82 : 68,240.70 = 13,912.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.82/68,240.70 = 13,912.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.82x = 68,240.70 × 13,912.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.82x = 949,390,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,390,549.87/45,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,859.85

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