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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,535.14, 68,310.54 and 13,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,535.14, 68,310.54 and 13,944.42 is: 20,919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,535.14 : 68,310.54 = 13,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,535.14/68,310.54 = 13,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,535.14x = 68,310.54 × 13,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,535.14x = 952,550,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,550,860.19/45,535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.03

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