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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.51, 68,901.34 and 14,346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.51, 68,901.34 and 14,346.94 is: 21,521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.51 : 68,901.34 = 14,346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.51/68,901.34 = 14,346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.51x = 68,901.34 × 14,346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.51x = 988,523,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,523,390.90/45,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.21

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