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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,025.78, 67,539.54 and 13,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,025.78, 67,539.54 and 13,861 is: 20,791.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,025.78 : 67,539.54 = 13,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,025.78/67,539.54 = 13,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,025.78x = 67,539.54 × 13,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,025.78x = 936,165,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,165,563.94/45,025.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.77

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