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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,556.74, 68,338.38 and 13,962.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,556.74, 68,338.38 and 13,962.69 is: 20,945.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,556.74 : 68,338.38 = 13,962.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,556.74/68,338.38 = 13,962.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,556.74x = 68,338.38 × 13,962.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,556.74x = 954,187,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,187,615.04/45,556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.04

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