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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.24, 68,287.77 and 14,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.24, 68,287.77 and 14,362.92 is: 21,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.24 : 68,287.77 = 14,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.24/68,287.77 = 14,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.24x = 68,287.77 × 14,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.24x = 980,811,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,811,777.49/45,525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.35

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