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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,463.62, 68,206.16 and 14,298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,463.62, 68,206.16 and 14,298.87 is: 21,451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,463.62 : 68,206.16 = 14,298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,463.62/68,206.16 = 14,298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,463.62x = 68,206.16 × 14,298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,463.62x = 975,270,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,270,602.51/45,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.67

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