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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.56, 68,989.46 and 14,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.56, 68,989.46 and 14,400.27 is: 21,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.56 : 68,989.46 = 14,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.56/68,989.46 = 14,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.56x = 68,989.46 × 14,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.56x = 993,466,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,466,779.15/45,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.25

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