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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,446.76, 68,173.02 and 14,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,446.76, 68,173.02 and 14,283.24 is: 21,425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,446.76 : 68,173.02 = 14,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,446.76/68,173.02 = 14,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,446.76x = 68,173.02 × 14,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,446.76x = 973,731,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,731,606.18/45,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.77

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