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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,458.46, 68,198.42 and 14,293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,458.46, 68,198.42 and 14,293.71 is: 21,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,458.46 : 68,198.42 = 14,293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,458.46/68,198.42 = 14,293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,458.46x = 68,198.42 × 14,293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,458.46x = 974,808,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,808,644.17/45,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.94

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