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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,526.24, 68,289.27 and 14,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,526.24, 68,289.27 and 14,363.92 is: 21,545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,526.24 : 68,289.27 = 14,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,526.24/68,289.27 = 14,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,526.24x = 68,289.27 × 14,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,526.24x = 980,901,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,901,611.14/45,526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.85

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