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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.26, 68,440.98 and 14,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.26, 68,440.98 and 14,462.42 is: 21,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.26 : 68,440.98 = 14,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.26/68,440.98 = 14,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.26x = 68,440.98 × 14,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.26x = 989,822,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,822,197.97/45,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.66

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