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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,662.76, 68,494.27 and 14,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,662.76, 68,494.27 and 14,071.80 is: 21,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,662.76 : 68,494.27 = 14,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,662.76/68,494.27 = 14,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,662.76x = 68,494.27 × 14,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,662.76x = 963,837,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,837,633.41/45,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.74

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