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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,741.06, 68,597.01 and 14,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,741.06, 68,597.01 and 14,569.02 is: 21,848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,741.06 : 68,597.01 = 14,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,741.06/68,597.01 = 14,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,741.06x = 68,597.01 × 14,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,741.06x = 999,391,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,391,210.63/45,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.89

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