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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.05, 68,379.73 and 14,422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.05, 68,379.73 and 14,422.25 is: 21,631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.05 : 68,379.73 = 14,422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.05/68,379.73 = 14,422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.05x = 68,379.73 × 14,422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.05x = 986,189,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,189,560.99/45,591.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.21

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