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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.96, 68,411.94 and 14,440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.96, 68,411.94 and 14,440.78 is: 21,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.96 : 68,411.94 = 14,440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.96/68,411.94 = 14,440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.96x = 68,411.94 × 14,440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.96x = 987,921,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,921,887.50/45,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.17

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