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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,008.98, 67,514.55 and 13,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,008.98, 67,514.55 and 13,844.50 is: 20,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,008.98 : 67,514.55 = 13,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,008.98/67,514.55 = 13,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,008.98x = 67,514.55 × 13,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,008.98x = 934,705,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,705,187.48/45,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.08

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