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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.32, 68,316.80 and 14,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.32, 68,316.80 and 14,382.08 is: 21,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.32 : 68,316.80 = 14,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.32/68,316.80 = 14,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.32x = 68,316.80 × 14,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.32x = 982,537,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,537,682.94/45,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.22

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