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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,898.26, 68,853.83 and 14,310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,898.26, 68,853.83 and 14,310.69 is: 21,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,898.26 : 68,853.83 = 14,310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,898.26/68,853.83 = 14,310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,898.26x = 68,853.83 × 14,310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,898.26x = 985,345,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,345,744.89/45,898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.04

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