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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,610.26, 68,414.92 and 14,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,610.26, 68,414.92 and 14,445.52 is: 21,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610.26 : 68,414.92 = 14,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610.26/68,414.92 = 14,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610.26x = 68,414.92 × 14,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610.26x = 988,289,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,289,095.16/45,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.13

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