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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,705.96, 68,554.62 and 14,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,705.96, 68,554.62 and 14,535.72 is: 21,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,705.96 : 68,554.62 = 14,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,705.96/68,554.62 = 14,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,705.96x = 68,554.62 × 14,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,705.96x = 996,490,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,490,761.03/45,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,802.21

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