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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.60, 67,596.03 and 13,472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.60, 67,596.03 and 13,472.43 is: 20,210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.60 : 67,596.03 = 13,472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.60/67,596.03 = 13,472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.60x = 67,596.03 × 13,472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.60x = 910,682,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,682,782.45/45,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.18

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