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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,733.26, 68,604.39 and 14,142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,733.26, 68,604.39 and 14,142.09 is: 21,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,733.26 : 68,604.39 = 14,142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,733.26/68,604.39 = 14,142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,733.26x = 68,604.39 × 14,142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,733.26x = 970,209,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,209,457.78/45,733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.53

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