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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,511.70, 68,267.57 and 14,349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,511.70, 68,267.57 and 14,349.38 is: 21,524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,511.70 : 68,267.57 = 14,349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,511.70/68,267.57 = 14,349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,511.70x = 68,267.57 × 14,349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,511.70x = 979,596,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,596,890.52/45,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.07

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