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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,308.24, 67,941.90 and 13,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,308.24, 67,941.90 and 13,706.12 is: 20,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,308.24 : 67,941.90 = 13,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,308.24/67,941.90 = 13,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,308.24x = 67,941.90 × 13,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,308.24x = 931,219,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,219,834.43/45,308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.99

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