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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,414.76, 68,125.02 and 14,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,414.76, 68,125.02 and 14,251.24 is: 21,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,414.76 : 68,125.02 = 14,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,414.76/68,125.02 = 14,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,414.76x = 68,125.02 × 14,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,414.76x = 970,866,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,866,010.02/45,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.76

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