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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,019.75, 67,530.54 and 13,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,019.75, 67,530.54 and 13,855 is: 20,782.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,019.75 : 67,530.54 = 13,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,019.75/67,530.54 = 13,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,019.75x = 67,530.54 × 13,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,019.75x = 935,635,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,635,631.70/45,019.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.78

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