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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.48, 68,506.08 and 14,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.48, 68,506.08 and 14,498.76 is: 21,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.48 : 68,506.08 = 14,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.48/68,506.08 = 14,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.48x = 68,506.08 × 14,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.48x = 993,253,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,253,212.46/45,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,751.59

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