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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,666.46, 68,489.57 and 14,071.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,666.46, 68,489.57 and 14,071.33 is: 21,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,666.46 : 68,489.57 = 14,071.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,666.46/68,489.57 = 14,071.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,666.46x = 68,489.57 × 14,071.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,666.46x = 963,739,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,739,270.67/45,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.88

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