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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.32, 68,287.99 and 14,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.32, 68,287.99 and 14,363 is: 21,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.32 : 68,287.99 = 14,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.32/68,287.99 = 14,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.32x = 68,287.99 × 14,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.32x = 980,820,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,820,328.56/45,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.50

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