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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.93, 68,288.93 and 14,363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.93, 68,288.93 and 14,363.61 is: 21,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.93 : 68,288.93 = 14,363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.93/68,288.93 = 14,363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.93x = 68,288.93 × 14,363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.93x = 980,875,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,875,486.02/45,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.42

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