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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,567.99, 68,354.06 and 13,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,567.99, 68,354.06 and 13,975.74 is: 20,964.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,567.99 : 68,354.06 = 13,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,567.99/68,354.06 = 13,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,567.99x = 68,354.06 × 13,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,567.99x = 955,298,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,298,500.63/45,567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.24

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