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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,838.13, 68,767.95 and 14,246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,838.13, 68,767.95 and 14,246.57 is: 21,373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,838.13 : 68,767.95 = 14,246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,838.13/68,767.95 = 14,246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,838.13x = 68,767.95 × 14,246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,838.13x = 979,707,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,707,069.59/45,838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.19

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