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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,565.92, 68,345.28 and 14,401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,565.92, 68,345.28 and 14,401.44 is: 21,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,565.92 : 68,345.28 = 14,401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,565.92/68,345.28 = 14,401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,565.92x = 68,345.28 × 14,401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,565.92x = 984,270,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,270,449.20/45,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.02

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