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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.29, 68,438.87 and 14,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.29, 68,438.87 and 14,461.97 is: 21,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.29 : 68,438.87 = 14,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.29/68,438.87 = 14,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.29x = 68,438.87 × 14,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.29x = 989,760,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,760,470.27/45,624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.72

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