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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,794.97, 68,702.31 and 14,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,794.97, 68,702.31 and 14,204.40 is: 21,309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,794.97 : 68,702.31 = 14,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,794.97/68,702.31 = 14,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,794.97x = 68,702.31 × 14,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,794.97x = 975,875,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,875,092.16/45,794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.66

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