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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,774.63, 68,635.49 and 14,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,774.63, 68,635.49 and 14,176.26 is: 21,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,774.63 : 68,635.49 = 14,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,774.63/68,635.49 = 14,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,774.63x = 68,635.49 × 14,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,774.63x = 972,994,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,994,480.59/45,774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.20

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