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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,248.58, 67,882.62 and 13,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,248.58, 67,882.62 and 13,656 is: 20,486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,248.58 : 67,882.62 = 13,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,248.58/67,882.62 = 13,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,248.58x = 67,882.62 × 13,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,248.58x = 927,005,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,005,092.86/45,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.94

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