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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.25, 68,160.99 and 14,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.25, 68,160.99 and 14,275.50 is: 21,413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.25 : 68,160.99 = 14,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.25/68,160.99 = 14,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.25x = 68,160.99 × 14,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.25x = 973,032,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,032,212.75/45,440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.44

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