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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.46, 68,293.89 and 14,352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.46, 68,293.89 and 14,352.42 is: 21,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.46 : 68,293.89 = 14,352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.46/68,293.89 = 14,352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.46x = 68,293.89 × 14,352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.46x = 980,182,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,182,592.71/45,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.90

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