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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,885.79, 68,824.63 and 14,294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,885.79, 68,824.63 and 14,294.53 is: 21,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,885.79 : 68,824.63 = 14,294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,885.79/68,824.63 = 14,294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,885.79x = 68,824.63 × 14,294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,885.79x = 983,815,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,815,738.27/45,885.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.53

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