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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,076.72, 67,616.10 and 13,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,076.72, 67,616.10 and 13,912 is: 20,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,076.72 : 67,616.10 = 13,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,076.72/67,616.10 = 13,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,076.72x = 67,616.10 × 13,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,076.72x = 940,675,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,675,183.20/45,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.31

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