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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,788.59, 68,699.90 and 14,626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,788.59, 68,699.90 and 14,626.27 is: 21,944.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,788.59 : 68,699.90 = 14,626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,788.59/68,699.90 = 14,626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,788.59x = 68,699.90 × 14,626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,788.59x = 1,004,823,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,823,286.37/45,788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.84

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