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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,268.74, 67,903.12 and 14,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,268.74, 67,903.12 and 14,106.42 is: 21,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,268.74 : 67,903.12 = 14,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,268.74/67,903.12 = 14,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,268.74x = 67,903.12 × 14,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,268.74x = 957,869,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,869,930.03/45,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.63

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