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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,734.65, 68,606.90 and 14,562.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,734.65, 68,606.90 and 14,562.61 is: 21,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,734.65 : 68,606.90 = 14,562.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,734.65/68,606.90 = 14,562.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,734.65x = 68,606.90 × 14,562.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,734.65x = 999,095,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,095,455.20/45,734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,845.48

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