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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,752.60, 68,631.35 and 14,184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,752.60, 68,631.35 and 14,184.47 is: 21,277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,752.60 : 68,631.35 = 14,184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,752.60/68,631.35 = 14,184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,752.60x = 68,631.35 × 14,184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,752.60x = 973,499,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,499,325.13/45,752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.46

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