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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.07, 68,286.11 and 14,361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.07, 68,286.11 and 14,361.75 is: 21,542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.07 : 68,286.11 = 14,361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.07/68,286.11 = 14,361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.07x = 68,286.11 × 14,361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.07x = 980,707,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,707,968.48/45,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,542.63

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