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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,816.61, 68,735.67 and 14,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,816.61, 68,735.67 and 14,225.06 is: 21,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,816.61 : 68,735.67 = 14,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,816.61/68,735.67 = 14,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,816.61x = 68,735.67 × 14,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,816.61x = 977,769,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,769,029.89/45,816.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.93

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