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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,754.08, 68,633.56 and 14,185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,754.08, 68,633.56 and 14,185.95 is: 21,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,754.08 : 68,633.56 = 14,185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,754.08/68,633.56 = 14,185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,754.08x = 68,633.56 × 14,185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,754.08x = 973,632,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,632,250.48/45,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.68

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