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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.25, 68,287.83 and 14,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.25, 68,287.83 and 14,360.50 is: 21,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.25 : 68,287.83 = 14,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.25/68,287.83 = 14,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.25x = 68,287.83 × 14,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.25x = 980,647,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,647,382.72/45,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.74

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