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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,515.80, 68,273.70 and 14,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,515.80, 68,273.70 and 14,354.20 is: 21,531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,515.80 : 68,273.70 = 14,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,515.80/68,273.70 = 14,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,515.80x = 68,273.70 × 14,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,515.80x = 980,014,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,014,344.54/45,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,531.30

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