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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.68, 68,413.44 and 14,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.68, 68,413.44 and 14,442.24 is: 21,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.68 : 68,413.44 = 14,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.68/68,413.44 = 14,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.68x = 68,413.44 × 14,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.68x = 988,043,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,043,319.71/45,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.97

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