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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.83, 68,159.46 and 14,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.83, 68,159.46 and 14,273.08 is: 21,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.83 : 68,159.46 = 14,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.83/68,159.46 = 14,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.83x = 68,159.46 × 14,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.83x = 972,845,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,845,425.34/45,437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.47

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