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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,770.84, 68,663.66 and 14,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,770.84, 68,663.66 and 14,173.47 is: 21,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,770.84 : 68,663.66 = 14,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,770.84/68,663.66 = 14,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,770.84x = 68,663.66 × 14,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,770.84x = 973,202,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,202,532.19/45,770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.50

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