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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.24, 67,819.92 and 14,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.24, 67,819.92 and 14,041.12 is: 21,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.24 : 67,819.92 = 14,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.24/67,819.92 = 14,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.24x = 67,819.92 × 14,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.24x = 952,267,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,267,635.11/45,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.23

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