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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,566.74, 68,352.18 and 13,974.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,566.74, 68,352.18 and 13,974.49 is: 20,962.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,566.74 : 68,352.18 = 13,974.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,566.74/68,352.18 = 13,974.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,566.74x = 68,352.18 × 13,974.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,566.74x = 955,186,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,186,855.89/45,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.37

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