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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,640.08, 68,462.52 and 14,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,640.08, 68,462.52 and 14,477.76 is: 21,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,640.08 : 68,462.52 = 14,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,640.08/68,462.52 = 14,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,640.08x = 68,462.52 × 14,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,640.08x = 991,183,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,183,933.56/45,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,717.40

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