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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.38, 67,853.50 and 14,063.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.38, 67,853.50 and 14,063.63 is: 21,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.38 : 67,853.50 = 14,063.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.38/67,853.50 = 14,063.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.38x = 67,853.50 × 14,063.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.38x = 954,266,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,266,143.78/45,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.84

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