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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,852.98, 68,789.36 and 14,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,852.98, 68,789.36 and 14,262.44 is: 21,396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,852.98 : 68,789.36 = 14,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,852.98/68,789.36 = 14,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,852.98x = 68,789.36 × 14,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,852.98x = 981,103,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,103,811.35/45,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.73

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