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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.26, 68,437.98 and 14,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.26, 68,437.98 and 14,460.42 is: 21,690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.26 : 68,437.98 = 14,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.26/68,437.98 = 14,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.26x = 68,437.98 × 14,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.26x = 989,641,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,641,934.75/45,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,690.66

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