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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,014.62, 67,521.96 and 11,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,014.62, 67,521.96 and 11,734.60 is: 17,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,014.62 : 67,521.96 = 11,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,014.62/67,521.96 = 11,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,014.62x = 67,521.96 × 11,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,014.62x = 792,343,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,343,191.82/45,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.91

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