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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,262.63, 67,893.81 and 14,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,262.63, 67,893.81 and 14,097.88 is: 21,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,262.63 : 67,893.81 = 14,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,262.63/67,893.81 = 14,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,262.63x = 67,893.81 × 14,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,262.63x = 957,158,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,158,786.12/45,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.78

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