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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171, 67,764.06 and 14,000.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171, 67,764.06 and 14,000.04 is: 21,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171 : 67,764.06 = 14,000.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171/67,764.06 = 14,000.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171x = 67,764.06 × 14,000.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171x = 948,699,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,699,550.56/45,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.40

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