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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,463.68, 68,189.04 and 14,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,463.68, 68,189.04 and 14,298.12 is: 21,445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,463.68 : 68,189.04 = 14,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,463.68/68,189.04 = 14,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,463.68x = 68,189.04 × 14,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,463.68x = 974,975,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,975,076.60/45,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,445.14

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