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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.60, 68,991.12 and 14,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.60, 68,991.12 and 14,404.50 is: 21,606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.60 : 68,991.12 = 14,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.60/68,991.12 = 14,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.60x = 68,991.12 × 14,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.60x = 993,782,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,782,588.04/45,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.98

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