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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.32, 67,975.98 and 14,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.32, 67,975.98 and 14,155.24 is: 21,232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.32 : 67,975.98 = 14,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.32/67,975.98 = 14,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.32x = 67,975.98 × 14,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.32x = 962,216,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,216,311.14/45,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,232.86

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