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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.92, 68,357.28 and 14,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.92, 68,357.28 and 14,409.44 is: 21,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.92 : 68,357.28 = 14,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.92/68,357.28 = 14,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.92x = 68,357.28 × 14,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.92x = 984,990,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,990,124.72/45,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.02

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