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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,713.35, 68,576.58 and 14,126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,713.35, 68,576.58 and 14,126.17 is: 21,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,713.35 : 68,576.58 = 14,126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,713.35/68,576.58 = 14,126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,713.35x = 68,576.58 × 14,126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,713.35x = 968,724,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,724,427.10/45,713.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.28

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