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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,557.47, 68,338.29 and 13,965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,557.47, 68,338.29 and 13,965.25 is: 20,948.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,557.47 : 68,338.29 = 13,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,557.47/68,338.29 = 13,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,557.47x = 68,338.29 × 13,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,557.47x = 954,361,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,361,304.42/45,557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.51

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