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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.68, 68,347.95 and 14,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.68, 68,347.95 and 14,396.50 is: 21,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.68 : 68,347.95 = 14,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.68/68,347.95 = 14,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.68x = 68,347.95 × 14,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.68x = 983,971,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,971,262.18/45,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.52

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