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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,347.62, 68,010.50 and 14,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,347.62, 68,010.50 and 14,182.88 is: 21,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,347.62 : 68,010.50 = 14,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,347.62/68,010.50 = 14,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,347.62x = 68,010.50 × 14,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,347.62x = 964,584,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,584,760.24/45,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.90

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