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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,537.18, 68,308.20 and 14,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,537.18, 68,308.20 and 14,370 is: 21,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,537.18 : 68,308.20 = 14,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,537.18/68,308.20 = 14,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,537.18x = 68,308.20 × 14,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,537.18x = 981,588,834
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,588,834/45,537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.77

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