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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,795.98, 68,703.83 and 14,205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,795.98, 68,703.83 and 14,205.41 is: 21,311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,795.98 : 68,703.83 = 14,205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,795.98/68,703.83 = 14,205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,795.98x = 68,703.83 × 14,205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,795.98x = 975,965,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,965,765.71/45,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.17

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