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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,712.16, 68,570.04 and 14,119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,712.16, 68,570.04 and 14,119.41 is: 21,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,712.16 : 68,570.04 = 14,119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,712.16/68,570.04 = 14,119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,712.16x = 68,570.04 × 14,119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,712.16x = 968,168,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,168,508.48/45,712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.67

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