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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.82, 68,272.24 and 14,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.82, 68,272.24 and 14,352.50 is: 21,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.82 : 68,272.24 = 14,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.82/68,272.24 = 14,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.82x = 68,272.24 × 14,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.82x = 979,877,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,877,324.60/45,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.75

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