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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.46, 68,268.66 and 14,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.46, 68,268.66 and 14,350.14 is: 21,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.46 : 68,268.66 = 14,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.46/68,268.66 = 14,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.46x = 68,268.66 × 14,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.46x = 979,664,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,664,828.61/45,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.20

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