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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.54, 68,708.94 and 14,641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.54, 68,708.94 and 14,641.78 is: 21,962.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.54 : 68,708.94 = 14,641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.54/68,708.94 = 14,641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.54x = 68,708.94 × 14,641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.54x = 1,006,021,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,021,183.51/45,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.39

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