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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,796.03, 68,703.89 and 14,205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,796.03, 68,703.89 and 14,205.43 is: 21,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,796.03 : 68,703.89 = 14,205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,796.03/68,703.89 = 14,205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,796.03x = 68,703.89 × 14,205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,796.03x = 975,968,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,968,300.12/45,796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.20

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