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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.57, 68,288.36 and 14,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.57, 68,288.36 and 14,363.25 is: 21,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.57 : 68,288.36 = 14,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.57/68,288.36 = 14,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.57x = 68,288.36 × 14,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.57x = 980,842,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,842,714.95/45,525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.88

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