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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,549.62, 68,326.26 and 14,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,549.62, 68,326.26 and 14,384.88 is: 21,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,549.62 : 68,326.26 = 14,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,549.62/68,326.26 = 14,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,549.62x = 68,326.26 × 14,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,549.62x = 982,865,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,865,050.95/45,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,577.90

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