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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,147.63, 67,732.29 and 13,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,147.63, 67,732.29 and 13,982.88 is: 20,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,147.63 : 67,732.29 = 13,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,147.63/67,732.29 = 13,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,147.63x = 67,732.29 × 13,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,147.63x = 947,092,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,092,483.20/45,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.68

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