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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.49, 68,348.07 and 13,974.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.49, 68,348.07 and 13,974.57 is: 20,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.49 : 68,348.07 = 13,974.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.49/68,348.07 = 13,974.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.49x = 68,348.07 × 13,974.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.49x = 955,134,888.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,134,888.58/45,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.72

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