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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,537.57, 68,314.25 and 13,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,537.57, 68,314.25 and 13,946.88 is: 20,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,537.57 : 68,314.25 = 13,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,537.57/68,314.25 = 13,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,537.57x = 68,314.25 × 13,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,537.57x = 952,770,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,770,647.04/45,537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.74

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