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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,666.15, 68,499.33 and 14,075.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,666.15, 68,499.33 and 14,075.19 is: 21,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,666.15 : 68,499.33 = 14,075.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,666.15/68,499.33 = 14,075.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,666.15x = 68,499.33 × 14,075.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,666.15x = 964,141,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,141,084.62/45,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.82

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