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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.84, 68,167.54 and 14,273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.84, 68,167.54 and 14,273.09 is: 21,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.84 : 68,167.54 = 14,273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.84/68,167.54 = 14,273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.84x = 68,167.54 × 14,273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.84x = 972,961,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,961,433.50/45,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.02

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