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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.22, 68,440.83 and 14,462.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.22, 68,440.83 and 14,462.47 is: 21,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.22 : 68,440.83 = 14,462.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.22/68,440.83 = 14,462.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.22x = 68,440.83 × 14,462.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.22x = 989,823,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,823,450.65/45,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.71

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