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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,104.32, 67,662.96 and 13,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,104.32, 67,662.96 and 13,942 is: 20,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,104.32 : 67,662.96 = 13,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,104.32/67,662.96 = 13,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,104.32x = 67,662.96 × 13,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,104.32x = 943,356,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,356,988.32/45,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.00

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