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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,802.40, 68,714.33 and 14,210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,802.40, 68,714.33 and 14,210.84 is: 21,319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,802.40 : 68,714.33 = 14,210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,802.40/68,714.33 = 14,210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,802.40x = 68,714.33 × 14,210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,802.40x = 976,488,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,488,450.07/45,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.59

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