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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,792.08, 68,697.98 and 14,201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,792.08, 68,697.98 and 14,201.50 is: 21,305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,792.08 : 68,697.98 = 14,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,792.08/68,697.98 = 14,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,792.08x = 68,697.98 × 14,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,792.08x = 975,614,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,614,570.22/45,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.31

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