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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.76, 68,319.19 and 13,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.76, 68,319.19 and 13,952.52 is: 20,929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.76 : 68,319.19 = 13,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.76/68,319.19 = 13,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.76x = 68,319.19 × 13,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.76x = 953,224,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,224,453.50/45,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.40

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