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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,506.28, 68,266.26 and 14,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,506.28, 68,266.26 and 14,341.08 is: 21,513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,506.28 : 68,266.26 = 14,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,506.28/68,266.26 = 14,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,506.28x = 68,266.26 × 14,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,506.28x = 979,011,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,011,895.96/45,506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.78

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