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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,873, 68,821.06 and 13,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,873, 68,821.06 and 13,041 is: 19,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,873 : 68,821.06 = 13,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,873/68,821.06 = 13,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,873x = 68,821.06 × 13,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,873x = 897,495,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,495,443.46/45,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,564.79

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