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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,622.68, 68,435.96 and 14,457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,622.68, 68,435.96 and 14,457.24 is: 21,686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,622.68 : 68,435.96 = 14,457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,622.68/68,435.96 = 14,457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,622.68x = 68,435.96 × 14,457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,622.68x = 989,395,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,395,098.35/45,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,686.47

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