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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,763.92, 68,652.23 and 14,176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,763.92, 68,652.23 and 14,176.49 is: 21,266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,763.92 : 68,652.23 = 14,176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,763.92/68,652.23 = 14,176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,763.92x = 68,652.23 × 14,176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,763.92x = 973,247,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,247,237.93/45,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.69

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