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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.06, 68,331.42 and 14,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.06, 68,331.42 and 14,386.50 is: 21,580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.06 : 68,331.42 = 14,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.06/68,331.42 = 14,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.06x = 68,331.42 × 14,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.06x = 983,049,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,049,973.83/45,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.80

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