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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,773.62, 68,670.24 and 14,182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,773.62, 68,670.24 and 14,182.99 is: 21,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,773.62 : 68,670.24 = 14,182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,773.62/68,670.24 = 14,182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,773.62x = 68,670.24 × 14,182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,773.62x = 973,949,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,949,327.22/45,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.52

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