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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.60, 68,999.40 and 14,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.60, 68,999.40 and 14,412.30 is: 21,618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.60 : 68,999.40 = 14,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.60/68,999.40 = 14,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.60x = 68,999.40 × 14,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.60x = 994,440,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,440,052.62/45,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.45

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