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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.36, 68,261.82 and 14,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.36, 68,261.82 and 14,342.32 is: 21,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.36 : 68,261.82 = 14,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.36/68,261.82 = 14,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.36x = 68,261.82 × 14,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.36x = 979,032,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,032,866.22/45,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.42

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