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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,196.68, 67,794.38 and 14,031.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,196.68, 67,794.38 and 14,031.92 is: 21,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,196.68 : 67,794.38 = 14,031.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,196.68/67,794.38 = 14,031.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,196.68x = 67,794.38 × 14,031.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,196.68x = 951,285,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,285,316.61/45,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.68

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