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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187.20, 67,780.80 and 14,022.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187.20, 67,780.80 and 14,022.45 is: 21,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187.20 : 67,780.80 = 14,022.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187.20/67,780.80 = 14,022.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187.20x = 67,780.80 × 14,022.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187.20x = 950,452,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,452,878.96/45,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.68

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