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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,881.06, 68,796.81 and 14,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,881.06, 68,796.81 and 14,277.42 is: 21,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,881.06 : 68,796.81 = 14,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,881.06/68,796.81 = 14,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,881.06x = 68,796.81 × 14,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,881.06x = 982,240,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,240,951.03/45,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.42

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