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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,734.34, 68,611.59 and 13,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,734.34, 68,611.59 and 13,712.14 is: 20,571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,734.34 : 68,611.59 = 13,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,734.34/68,611.59 = 13,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,734.34x = 68,611.59 × 13,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,734.34x = 940,811,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,811,384.64/45,734.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.22

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