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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.12, 68,311.44 and 14,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.12, 68,311.44 and 14,384.04 is: 21,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.12 : 68,311.44 = 14,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.12/68,311.44 = 14,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.12x = 68,311.44 × 14,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.12x = 982,594,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,594,485.42/45,570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.25

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