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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,794.78, 68,702.01 and 14,204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,794.78, 68,702.01 and 14,204.18 is: 21,309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,794.78 : 68,702.01 = 14,204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,794.78/68,702.01 = 14,204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,794.78x = 68,702.01 × 14,204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,794.78x = 975,855,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,855,716.40/45,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.32

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