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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,687.33, 68,537.81 and 14,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,687.33, 68,537.81 and 14,094.77 is: 21,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,687.33 : 68,537.81 = 14,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,687.33/68,537.81 = 14,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,687.33x = 68,537.81 × 14,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,687.33x = 966,024,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,024,360.80/45,687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.25

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