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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.98, 68,947.76 and 14,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.98, 68,947.76 and 14,383.78 is: 21,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.98 : 68,947.76 = 14,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.98/68,947.76 = 14,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.98x = 68,947.76 × 14,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.98x = 991,729,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,729,274.92/45,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.03

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