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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,564.62, 68,348.99 and 13,972.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,564.62, 68,348.99 and 13,972.37 is: 20,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,564.62 : 68,348.99 = 13,972.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,564.62/68,348.99 = 13,972.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,564.62x = 68,348.99 × 13,972.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,564.62x = 954,997,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,997,070.59/45,564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.18

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