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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.72, 68,314.15 and 13,949.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.72, 68,314.15 and 13,949.42 is: 20,925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.72 : 68,314.15 = 13,949.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.72/68,314.15 = 13,949.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.72x = 68,314.15 × 13,949.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.72x = 952,942,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,942,751.96/45,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.53

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