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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.28, 68,330.88 and 14,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.28, 68,330.88 and 14,407.68 is: 21,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.28 : 68,330.88 = 14,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.28/68,330.88 = 14,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.28x = 68,330.88 × 14,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.28x = 984,489,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,489,453.16/45,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.24

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