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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,782.79, 68,684.82 and 14,191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,782.79, 68,684.82 and 14,191.17 is: 21,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,782.79 : 68,684.82 = 14,191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,782.79/68,684.82 = 14,191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,782.79x = 68,684.82 × 14,191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,782.79x = 974,717,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,717,646.25/45,782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.05

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