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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,153.56, 67,735.14 and 13,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,153.56, 67,735.14 and 13,991.24 is: 20,988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,153.56 : 67,735.14 = 13,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,153.56/67,735.14 = 13,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,153.56x = 67,735.14 × 13,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,153.56x = 947,698,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,698,600.17/45,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.35

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