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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,800.76, 68,710.93 and 14,210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,800.76, 68,710.93 and 14,210.13 is: 21,318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,800.76 : 68,710.93 = 14,210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,800.76/68,710.93 = 14,210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,800.76x = 68,710.93 × 14,210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,800.76x = 976,391,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,391,247.72/45,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.23

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