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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,823.90, 68,746.62 and 14,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,823.90, 68,746.62 and 14,232.34 is: 21,351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,823.90 : 68,746.62 = 14,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,823.90/68,746.62 = 14,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,823.90x = 68,746.62 × 14,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,823.90x = 978,425,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,425,269.69/45,823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.86

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