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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.32, 67,697.48 and 13,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.32, 67,697.48 and 13,965 is: 20,949.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.32 : 67,697.48 = 13,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.32/67,697.48 = 13,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.32x = 67,697.48 × 13,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.32x = 945,395,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,395,308.20/45,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.51

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