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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,554.32, 68,331.48 and 14,392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,554.32, 68,331.48 and 14,392.24 is: 21,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,554.32 : 68,331.48 = 14,392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,554.32/68,331.48 = 14,392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,554.32x = 68,331.48 × 14,392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,554.32x = 983,443,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,443,059.72/45,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.36

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