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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,669.68, 68,511.35 and 14,077.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,669.68, 68,511.35 and 14,077.11 is: 21,117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,669.68 : 68,511.35 = 14,077.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,669.68/68,511.35 = 14,077.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,669.68x = 68,511.35 × 14,077.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,669.68x = 964,441,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,441,739.81/45,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.77

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