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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,276.75, 67,918.87 and 14,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,276.75, 67,918.87 and 14,112 is: 21,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,276.75 : 67,918.87 = 14,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,276.75/67,918.87 = 14,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,276.75x = 67,918.87 × 14,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,276.75x = 958,471,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,471,111.08/45,276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.17

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