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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,798.61, 68,699.67 and 14,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,798.61, 68,699.67 and 14,211.94 is: 21,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,798.61 : 68,699.67 = 14,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,798.61/68,699.67 = 14,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,798.61x = 68,699.67 × 14,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,798.61x = 976,355,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,355,588.06/45,798.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.45

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