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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,916.70, 68,862.90 and 14,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,916.70, 68,862.90 and 14,326.70 is: 21,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,916.70 : 68,862.90 = 14,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,916.70/68,862.90 = 14,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,916.70x = 68,862.90 × 14,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,916.70x = 986,578,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,578,109.43/45,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,486.26

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