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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,853.98, 68,790.87 and 14,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,853.98, 68,790.87 and 14,263.44 is: 21,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,853.98 : 68,790.87 = 14,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,853.98/68,790.87 = 14,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,853.98x = 68,790.87 × 14,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,853.98x = 981,194,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,194,031.52/45,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,398.23

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