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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.76, 67,859.52 and 14,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.76, 67,859.52 and 14,074.24 is: 21,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.76 : 67,859.52 = 14,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.76/67,859.52 = 14,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.76x = 67,859.52 × 14,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.76x = 955,071,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,071,170.76/45,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.26

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