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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.37, 67,752.32 and 14,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.37, 67,752.32 and 14,004.81 is: 21,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.37 : 67,752.32 = 14,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.37/67,752.32 = 14,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.37x = 67,752.32 × 14,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.37x = 948,858,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,858,298.64/45,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.21

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