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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,107.32, 67,667.46 and 13,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,107.32, 67,667.46 and 13,945 is: 20,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,107.32 : 67,667.46 = 13,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,107.32/67,667.46 = 13,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,107.32x = 67,667.46 × 13,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,107.32x = 943,622,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,622,729.70/45,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.50

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