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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,665.26, 68,498.02 and 14,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,665.26, 68,498.02 and 14,074.30 is: 21,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,665.26 : 68,498.02 = 14,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,665.26/68,498.02 = 14,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,665.26x = 68,498.02 × 14,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,665.26x = 964,061,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,061,682.89/45,665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.49

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