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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,626.54, 68,442.26 and 14,464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,626.54, 68,442.26 and 14,464.22 is: 21,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,626.54 : 68,442.26 = 14,464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,626.54/68,442.26 = 14,464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,626.54x = 68,442.26 × 14,464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,626.54x = 989,963,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,963,491.40/45,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.10

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