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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,543.85, 68,317.82 and 13,951.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,543.85, 68,317.82 and 13,951.61 is: 20,928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,543.85 : 68,317.82 = 13,951.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,543.85/68,317.82 = 13,951.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,543.85x = 68,317.82 × 13,951.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,543.85x = 953,143,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,143,300.14/45,543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.04

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