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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.56, 68,364.46 and 13,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.56, 68,364.46 and 13,984 is: 20,979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.56 : 68,364.46 = 13,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.56/68,364.46 = 13,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.56x = 68,364.46 × 13,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.56x = 956,008,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,008,608.64/45,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.11

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