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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,503.19, 68,265.65 and 14,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,503.19, 68,265.65 and 14,338.44 is: 21,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,503.19 : 68,265.65 = 14,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,503.19/68,265.65 = 14,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,503.19x = 68,265.65 × 14,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,503.19x = 978,822,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,822,962.43/45,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.08

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