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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,602.30, 68,396.61 and 14,433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,602.30, 68,396.61 and 14,433.50 is: 21,648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,602.30 : 68,396.61 = 14,433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,602.30/68,396.61 = 14,433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,602.30x = 68,396.61 × 14,433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,602.30x = 987,202,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,202,470.44/45,602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.09

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