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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,579.46, 68,346.68 and 13,981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,579.46, 68,346.68 and 13,981.96 is: 20,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,579.46 : 68,346.68 = 13,981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,579.46/68,346.68 = 13,981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,579.46x = 68,346.68 × 13,981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,579.46x = 955,620,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,620,545.89/45,579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.03

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