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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.42, 68,004.90 and 14,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.42, 68,004.90 and 14,162.94 is: 21,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.42 : 68,004.90 = 14,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.42/68,004.90 = 14,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.42x = 68,004.90 × 14,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.42x = 963,149,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,149,318.41/45,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,248.71

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