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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,626.72, 68,441.52 and 14,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,626.72, 68,441.52 and 14,462.24 is: 21,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,626.72 : 68,441.52 = 14,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,626.72/68,441.52 = 14,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,626.72x = 68,441.52 × 14,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,626.72x = 989,817,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,817,688.20/45,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.82

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