Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,609.18, 68,413.77 and 14,442
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,609.18, 68,413.77 and 14,442 is: 21,663
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,609.18 : 68,413.77 = 14,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,609.18/68,413.77 = 14,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,609.18x = 68,413.77 × 14,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,609.18x = 988,031,666.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,031,666.34/45,609.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,663
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