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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.79, 68,706.87 and 14,216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.79, 68,706.87 and 14,216.02 is: 21,323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.79 : 68,706.87 = 14,216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.79/68,706.87 = 14,216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.79x = 68,706.87 × 14,216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.79x = 976,738,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,738,238.06/45,806.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.00

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