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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,495.64, 68,219.70 and 14,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,495.64, 68,219.70 and 14,322.52 is: 21,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,495.64 : 68,219.70 = 14,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,495.64/68,219.70 = 14,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,495.64x = 68,219.70 × 14,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,495.64x = 977,078,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,078,017.64/45,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,476.30

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