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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,566.99, 68,350.49 and 14,399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,566.99, 68,350.49 and 14,399.81 is: 21,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,566.99 : 68,350.49 = 14,399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,566.99/68,350.49 = 14,399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,566.99x = 68,350.49 × 14,399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,566.99x = 984,234,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,234,222.28/45,566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.72

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