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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,057.78, 67,582.35 and 13,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,057.78, 67,582.35 and 13,884.66 is: 20,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,057.78 : 67,582.35 = 13,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,057.78/67,582.35 = 13,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,057.78x = 67,582.35 × 13,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,057.78x = 938,357,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,357,951.75/45,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.66

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