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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,753.08, 68,632.06 and 14,184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,753.08, 68,632.06 and 14,184.95 is: 21,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,753.08 : 68,632.06 = 14,184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,753.08/68,632.06 = 14,184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,753.08x = 68,632.06 × 14,184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,753.08x = 973,542,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,542,180.50/45,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,278.18

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