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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.68, 68,440.46 and 14,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.68, 68,440.46 and 14,460.24 is: 21,690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.68 : 68,440.46 = 14,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.68/68,440.46 = 14,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.68x = 68,440.46 × 14,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.68x = 989,665,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,665,477.31/45,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,690.97

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