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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,523.06, 68,296.74 and 14,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,523.06, 68,296.74 and 14,358.31 is: 21,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,523.06 : 68,296.74 = 14,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,523.06/68,296.74 = 14,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,523.06x = 68,296.74 × 14,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,523.06x = 980,625,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,625,764.91/45,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.30

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