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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630, 68,457.96 and 14,466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630, 68,457.96 and 14,466.06 is: 21,703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630 : 68,457.96 = 14,466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630/68,457.96 = 14,466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630x = 68,457.96 × 14,466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630x = 990,316,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,316,956.84/45,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.20

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