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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,678.48, 68,524.68 and 14,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,678.48, 68,524.68 and 14,511.12 is: 21,768.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,678.48 : 68,524.68 = 14,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,678.48/68,524.68 = 14,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,678.48x = 68,524.68 × 14,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,678.48x = 994,369,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,369,854.44/45,678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,768.89

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