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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,037.04, 67,563.72 and 13,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,037.04, 67,563.72 and 13,865 is: 20,800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,037.04 : 67,563.72 = 13,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,037.04/67,563.72 = 13,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,037.04x = 67,563.72 × 13,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,037.04x = 936,770,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,770,977.80/45,037.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.01

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