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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,609.27, 68,413.42 and 14,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,609.27, 68,413.42 and 14,444.52 is: 21,666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,609.27 : 68,413.42 = 14,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,609.27/68,413.42 = 14,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,609.27x = 68,413.42 × 14,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,609.27x = 988,199,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,199,013.46/45,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.63

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