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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,851.82, 68,768.98 and 14,262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,851.82, 68,768.98 and 14,262.27 is: 21,390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,851.82 : 68,768.98 = 14,262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,851.82/68,768.98 = 14,262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,851.82x = 68,768.98 × 14,262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,851.82x = 980,801,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,801,466.85/45,851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.68

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