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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,509.32, 68,263.97 and 14,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,509.32, 68,263.97 and 14,344.56 is: 21,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,509.32 : 68,263.97 = 14,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,509.32/68,263.97 = 14,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,509.32x = 68,263.97 × 14,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,509.32x = 979,216,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,216,613.50/45,509.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.84

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