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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,769.26, 68,660.04 and 14,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,769.26, 68,660.04 and 14,181.84 is: 21,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,769.26 : 68,660.04 = 14,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,769.26/68,660.04 = 14,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,769.26x = 68,660.04 × 14,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,769.26x = 973,725,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,725,701.67/45,769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.67

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