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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,647.70, 68,459.40 and 14,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,647.70, 68,459.40 and 14,057.70 is: 21,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,647.70 : 68,459.40 = 14,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,647.70/68,459.40 = 14,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,647.70x = 68,459.40 × 14,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,647.70x = 962,381,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,381,707.38/45,647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.81

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