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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.73, 68,784.49 and 14,259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.73, 68,784.49 and 14,259.18 is: 21,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.73 : 68,784.49 = 14,259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.73/68,784.49 = 14,259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.73x = 68,784.49 × 14,259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.73x = 980,810,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,810,424.12/45,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.85

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