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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,682.06, 68,530.47 and 14,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,682.06, 68,530.47 and 14,084.72 is: 21,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,682.06 : 68,530.47 = 14,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,682.06/68,530.47 = 14,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,682.06x = 68,530.47 × 14,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,682.06x = 965,232,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,232,481.42/45,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.36

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