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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,565.74, 68,350.68 and 13,973.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,565.74, 68,350.68 and 13,973.49 is: 20,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,565.74 : 68,350.68 = 13,973.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,565.74/68,350.68 = 13,973.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,565.74x = 68,350.68 × 13,973.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,565.74x = 955,097,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,097,543.47/45,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.87

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