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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.80, 68,287.20 and 14,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.80, 68,287.20 and 14,363.20 is: 21,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.80 : 68,287.20 = 14,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.80/68,287.20 = 14,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.80x = 68,287.20 × 14,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.80x = 980,822,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,822,711.04/45,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.80

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