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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,144.72, 67,734.90 and 13,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,144.72, 67,734.90 and 13,982.40 is: 20,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,144.72 : 67,734.90 = 13,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,144.72/67,734.90 = 13,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,144.72x = 67,734.90 × 13,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,144.72x = 947,096,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,096,465.76/45,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.12

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