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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,716.67, 68,560.34 and 14,544.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,716.67, 68,560.34 and 14,544.63 is: 21,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,716.67 : 68,560.34 = 14,544.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,716.67/68,560.34 = 14,544.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,716.67x = 68,560.34 × 14,544.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,716.67x = 997,184,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,184,705.25/45,716.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.28

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