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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,496.29, 68,251.86 and 14,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,496.29, 68,251.86 and 14,324.25 is: 21,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,496.29 : 68,251.86 = 14,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,496.29/68,251.86 = 14,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,496.29x = 68,251.86 × 14,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,496.29x = 977,656,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,656,705.61/45,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.71

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