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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,745.61, 68,593.14 and 14,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,745.61, 68,593.14 and 14,146.97 is: 21,212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,745.61 : 68,593.14 = 14,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,745.61/68,593.14 = 14,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,745.61x = 68,593.14 × 14,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,745.61x = 970,385,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,385,265.27/45,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.64

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