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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,283.82, 67,925.73 and 14,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,283.82, 67,925.73 and 14,121.50 is: 21,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,283.82 : 67,925.73 = 14,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,283.82/67,925.73 = 14,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,283.82x = 67,925.73 × 14,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,283.82x = 959,213,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,213,196.20/45,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.25

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