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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,789.58, 68,694.23 and 14,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,789.58, 68,694.23 and 14,199 is: 21,301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,789.58 : 68,694.23 = 14,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,789.58/68,694.23 = 14,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,789.58x = 68,694.23 × 14,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,789.58x = 975,389,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,389,371.77/45,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.56

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