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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,604.16, 68,416.77 and 14,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,604.16, 68,416.77 and 14,439.41 is: 21,662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,604.16 : 68,416.77 = 14,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,604.16/68,416.77 = 14,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,604.16x = 68,416.77 × 14,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,604.16x = 987,897,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,897,450.82/45,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,662.44

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