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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.93, 68,452.89 and 14,463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.93, 68,452.89 and 14,463.18 is: 21,698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.93 : 68,452.89 = 14,463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.93/68,452.89 = 14,463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.93x = 68,452.89 × 14,463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.93x = 990,046,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,046,469.59/45,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.26

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