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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,774.36, 68,668.98 and 14,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,774.36, 68,668.98 and 14,177.04 is: 21,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,774.36 : 68,668.98 = 14,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,774.36/68,668.98 = 14,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,774.36x = 68,668.98 × 14,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,774.36x = 973,522,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,522,876.22/45,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.86

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