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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,622.54, 68,436.24 and 14,460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,622.54, 68,436.24 and 14,460.22 is: 21,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,622.54 : 68,436.24 = 14,460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,622.54/68,436.24 = 14,460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,622.54x = 68,436.24 × 14,460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,622.54x = 989,602,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,602,671.89/45,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,691.09

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