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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,963.24, 68,946.84 and 14,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,963.24, 68,946.84 and 14,373.90 is: 21,561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,963.24 : 68,946.84 = 14,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,963.24/68,946.84 = 14,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,963.24x = 68,946.84 × 14,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,963.24x = 991,034,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,034,983.48/45,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.47

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