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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,799.63, 68,709.24 and 14,209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,799.63, 68,709.24 and 14,209.01 is: 21,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,799.63 : 68,709.24 = 14,209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,799.63/68,709.24 = 14,209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,799.63x = 68,709.24 × 14,209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,799.63x = 976,289,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,289,934.71/45,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.55

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