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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.35, 68,578.08 and 14,127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.35, 68,578.08 and 14,127.17 is: 21,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.35 : 68,578.08 = 14,127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.35/68,578.08 = 14,127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.35x = 68,578.08 × 14,127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.35x = 968,814,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,814,194.43/45,714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.78

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