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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,048.78, 67,588.97 and 13,884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,048.78, 67,588.97 and 13,884.03 is: 20,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,048.78 : 67,588.97 = 13,884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,048.78/67,588.97 = 13,884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,048.78x = 67,588.97 × 13,884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,048.78x = 938,407,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,407,217.73/45,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.91

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