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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,571.77, 68,360.90 and 14,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,571.77, 68,360.90 and 14,406.75 is: 21,611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,571.77 : 68,360.90 = 14,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,571.77/68,360.90 = 14,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,571.77x = 68,360.90 × 14,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,571.77x = 984,858,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,858,324.04/45,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.15

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