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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,827.37, 68,745.38 and 14,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,827.37, 68,745.38 and 14,237.78 is: 21,358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,827.37 : 68,745.38 = 14,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,827.37/68,745.38 = 14,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,827.37x = 68,745.38 × 14,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,827.37x = 978,781,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,781,181.54/45,827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.00

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