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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,804.51, 68,716.58 and 14,213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,804.51, 68,716.58 and 14,213.88 is: 21,323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,804.51 : 68,716.58 = 14,213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,804.51/68,716.58 = 14,213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,804.51x = 68,716.58 × 14,213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,804.51x = 976,729,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,729,151.06/45,804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.86

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