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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,548.64, 68,322.93 and 14,383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,548.64, 68,322.93 and 14,383.89 is: 21,575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,548.64 : 68,322.93 = 14,383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,548.64/68,322.93 = 14,383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,548.64x = 68,322.93 × 14,383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,548.64x = 982,749,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,749,509.60/45,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.83

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