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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,601.41, 68,412.65 and 14,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,601.41, 68,412.65 and 14,436.66 is: 21,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,601.41 : 68,412.65 = 14,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,601.41/68,412.65 = 14,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,601.41x = 68,412.65 × 14,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,601.41x = 987,650,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,650,167.75/45,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.33

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