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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.61, 68,497.37 and 14,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.61, 68,497.37 and 14,073.24 is: 21,111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.61 : 68,497.37 = 14,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.61/68,497.37 = 14,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.61x = 68,497.37 × 14,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.61x = 963,980,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,980,166.65/45,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.85

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