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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,558.64, 68,337.55 and 14,393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,558.64, 68,337.55 and 14,393.89 is: 21,590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,558.64 : 68,337.55 = 14,393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,558.64/68,337.55 = 14,393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,558.64x = 68,337.55 × 14,393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,558.64x = 983,643,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,643,177.57/45,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.71

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