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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,784.78, 68,669.29 and 13,763.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,784.78, 68,669.29 and 13,763.37 is: 20,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,784.78 : 68,669.29 = 13,763.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,784.78/68,669.29 = 13,763.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,784.78x = 68,669.29 × 13,763.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,784.78x = 945,120,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,120,845.91/45,784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.69

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