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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,695.54, 68,517.84 and 14,096.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,695.54, 68,517.84 and 14,096.63 is: 21,137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,695.54 : 68,517.84 = 14,096.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,695.54/68,517.84 = 14,096.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,695.54x = 68,517.84 × 14,096.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,695.54x = 965,870,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,870,863.04/45,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.09

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