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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.07, 68,065.61 and 14,214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.07, 68,065.61 and 14,214.75 is: 21,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.07 : 68,065.61 = 14,214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.07/68,065.61 = 14,214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.07x = 68,065.61 × 14,214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.07x = 967,535,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,535,558.67/45,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.13

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