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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,967.50, 68,949 and 14,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,967.50, 68,949 and 14,377.29 is: 21,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,967.50 : 68,949 = 14,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,967.50/68,949 = 14,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,967.50x = 68,949 × 14,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,967.50x = 991,299,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,299,768.21/45,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.23

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