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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,786.07, 68,681.70 and 14,200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,786.07, 68,681.70 and 14,200.62 is: 21,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,786.07 : 68,681.70 = 14,200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,786.07/68,681.70 = 14,200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,786.07x = 68,681.70 × 14,200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,786.07x = 975,322,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,322,722.65/45,786.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.73

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