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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,331.96, 67,997.94 and 14,167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,331.96, 67,997.94 and 14,167.48 is: 21,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,331.96 : 67,997.94 = 14,167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,331.96/67,997.94 = 14,167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,331.96x = 67,997.94 × 14,167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,331.96x = 963,359,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,359,454.99/45,331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.22

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