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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,601.91, 68,413.40 and 14,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,601.91, 68,413.40 and 14,437.16 is: 21,659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,601.91 : 68,413.40 = 14,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,601.91/68,413.40 = 14,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,601.91x = 68,413.40 × 14,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,601.91x = 987,695,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,695,201.94/45,601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,659.08

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