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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,247.16, 67,880.85 and 13,657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,247.16, 67,880.85 and 13,657.76 is: 20,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,247.16 : 67,880.85 = 13,657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,247.16/67,880.85 = 13,657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,247.16x = 67,880.85 × 13,657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,247.16x = 927,100,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,100,357.90/45,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.69

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