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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.68, 68,307.45 and 14,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.68, 68,307.45 and 14,369.50 is: 21,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.68 : 68,307.45 = 14,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.68/68,307.45 = 14,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.68x = 68,307.45 × 14,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.68x = 981,543,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,543,902.78/45,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.02

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