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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,931.67, 68,897.48 and 14,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,931.67, 68,897.48 and 14,344.44 is: 21,516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,931.67 : 68,897.48 = 14,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,931.67/68,897.48 = 14,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,931.67x = 68,897.48 × 14,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,931.67x = 988,295,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,295,518.61/45,931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.65

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