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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,059.78, 67,590.60 and 13,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,059.78, 67,590.60 and 13,895 is: 20,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,059.78 : 67,590.60 = 13,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,059.78/67,590.60 = 13,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,059.78x = 67,590.60 × 13,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,059.78x = 939,171,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,171,387.00/45,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.79

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