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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592.93, 68,391.83 and 14,425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592.93, 68,391.83 and 14,425.75 is: 21,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592.93 : 68,391.83 = 14,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592.93/68,391.83 = 14,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592.93x = 68,391.83 × 14,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592.93x = 986,603,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,603,441.62/45,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.40

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