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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,646.77, 68,470.16 and 14,479.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,646.77, 68,470.16 and 14,479.59 is: 21,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,646.77 : 68,470.16 = 14,479.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,646.77/68,470.16 = 14,479.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,646.77x = 68,470.16 × 14,479.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,646.77x = 991,420,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,420,109.85/45,646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,719.39

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