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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,526.57, 68,289.86 and 14,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,526.57, 68,289.86 and 14,364.25 is: 21,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,526.57 : 68,289.86 = 14,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,526.57/68,289.86 = 14,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,526.57x = 68,289.86 × 14,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,526.57x = 980,932,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,932,621.51/45,526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.38

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