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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,246.14, 67,879.34 and 13,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,246.14, 67,879.34 and 13,656.76 is: 20,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,246.14 : 67,879.34 = 13,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,246.14/67,879.34 = 13,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,246.14x = 67,879.34 × 13,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,246.14x = 927,011,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,011,855.34/45,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.20

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