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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,470.16, 68,195.52 and 14,298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,470.16, 68,195.52 and 14,298.48 is: 21,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,470.16 : 68,195.52 = 14,298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,470.16/68,195.52 = 14,298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,470.16x = 68,195.52 × 14,298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,470.16x = 975,092,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,092,278.81/45,470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.66

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