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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.56, 68,021.82 and 14,957.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.56, 68,021.82 and 14,957.38 is: 22,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.56 : 68,021.82 = 14,957.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.56/68,021.82 = 14,957.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.56x = 68,021.82 × 14,957.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.56x = 1,017,428,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,428,210.03/45,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.29

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