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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,708.84, 68,561.64 and 14,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,708.84, 68,561.64 and 14,117.76 is: 21,176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,708.84 : 68,561.64 = 14,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,708.84/68,561.64 = 14,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,708.84x = 68,561.64 × 14,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,708.84x = 967,936,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,936,778.73/45,708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.14

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