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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,702.30, 68,527.96 and 14,103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,702.30, 68,527.96 and 14,103.39 is: 21,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,702.30 : 68,527.96 = 14,103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,702.30/68,527.96 = 14,103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,702.30x = 68,527.96 × 14,103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,702.30x = 966,476,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,476,545.78/45,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.22

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