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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,583.71, 68,353.05 and 13,986.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,583.71, 68,353.05 and 13,986.21 is: 20,972.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,583.71 : 68,353.05 = 13,986.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,583.71/68,353.05 = 13,986.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,583.71x = 68,353.05 × 13,986.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,583.71x = 956,000,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,000,111.44/45,583.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.41

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