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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,526.05, 68,297.14 and 13,935.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,526.05, 68,297.14 and 13,935.41 is: 20,905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,526.05 : 68,297.14 = 13,935.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,526.05/68,297.14 = 13,935.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,526.05x = 68,297.14 × 13,935.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,526.05x = 951,748,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,748,647.73/45,526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.58

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