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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,791.46, 68,688.36 and 14,626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,791.46, 68,688.36 and 14,626.71 is: 21,940.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,791.46 : 68,688.36 = 14,626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,791.46/68,688.36 = 14,626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,791.46x = 68,688.36 × 14,626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,791.46x = 1,004,684,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,684,722.10/45,791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.44

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