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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,504.18, 68,263.56 and 14,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,504.18, 68,263.56 and 14,337 is: 21,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,504.18 : 68,263.56 = 14,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,504.18/68,263.56 = 14,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,504.18x = 68,263.56 × 14,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,504.18x = 978,694,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,694,659.72/45,504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,507.80

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