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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,856.50, 68,794.62 and 14,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,856.50, 68,794.62 and 14,265.92 is: 21,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,856.50 : 68,794.62 = 14,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,856.50/68,794.62 = 14,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,856.50x = 68,794.62 × 14,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,856.50x = 981,418,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,418,545.35/45,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.95

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