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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,585.72, 68,356.04 and 13,988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,585.72, 68,356.04 and 13,988.22 is: 20,975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,585.72 : 68,356.04 = 13,988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,585.72/68,356.04 = 13,988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,585.72x = 68,356.04 × 13,988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,585.72x = 956,179,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,179,325.85/45,585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.41

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