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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.68, 68,437.46 and 14,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.68, 68,437.46 and 14,458.24 is: 21,687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.68 : 68,437.46 = 14,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.68/68,437.46 = 14,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.68x = 68,437.46 × 14,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.68x = 989,485,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,485,221.67/45,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,687.97

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