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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,854.98, 68,792.37 and 14,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,854.98, 68,792.37 and 14,264.44 is: 21,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,854.98 : 68,792.37 = 14,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,854.98/68,792.37 = 14,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,854.98x = 68,792.37 × 14,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,854.98x = 981,284,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,284,219.04/45,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.73

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