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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,527.88, 68,301.97 and 13,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,527.88, 68,301.97 and 13,942.38 is: 20,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,527.88 : 68,301.97 = 13,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,527.88/68,301.97 = 13,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,527.88x = 68,301.97 × 13,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,527.88x = 952,291,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,291,985.63/45,527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.68

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