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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,675.36, 68,503.32 and 14,503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,675.36, 68,503.32 and 14,503.32 is: 21,751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,675.36 : 68,503.32 = 14,503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,675.36/68,503.32 = 14,503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,675.36x = 68,503.32 × 14,503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,675.36x = 993,525,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,525,571.02/45,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,751.89

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